KOGI: INEC reveals its greatest worry over forthcoming Nov 16 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed its greatest worry yet, over the forthcoming governorship elections in Kogi State, scheduled to be staged on November 16.

According to Professor James Apam, Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kogi State, the greatest worry being harboured by the electoral body over the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in the state, would be violence.

Professor Apam who revealed that much on Tuesday at the Unveiling/Multi Stakeholders Consultative Meeting On Curbing Violence Against Women in Politics, VAWIP, which took place in Lokoja, also called on parents to educate their wards against violence so the polls can be free and fair.

He also noted that efforts by INEC to organise free, fair, credible election in the state are always jeopardized by some people who usually cause a setback to electoral processes.

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He said; “INEC is doing everything possible to organise a free, fair and credible governorship election in November, we have met with Traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state on the way forward.

“People always blame INEC when there is a problem, but the truth of the matter is that in most cases, the electorate and politicians are responsible for the problem. Yes, on our part we normally encounter some problems but I can assure you that some of these problems will be solved before, during and after Kogi Governorship election.

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