Election observers have expressed satisfaction with the timely movement of electoral materials for the Edo governorship elections.
Speaking to reporters at ward 12, Agbado Primary School in Benin City, Ezenwa Nwangu of Yiaga Africa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth and early distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive materials across polling units in the state.
According to him, the process has so far been very commendable and a far cry from previous situations where materials left for polling units late resulting in late commencement of polls.
He also commended all necessary security protocols put in place to ensure the safety of both the materials, electoral staff and the voters.
“We have monitored the transportation of the materials from the RACs to polling units, and we are pleased with the organized and timeliness of the operation so far,” said Nwagu, who is in Benin to monitor the election.
Also, chairman of Connected Development (CODE), Hamza Lawal, echoed same sentiment, noting that INEC has adhered to its promise of early deployment of election materials, which is a critical factor in ensuring a free, fair, and credible election.
“The early movement of materials to polling units is particularly commendable, as it shows the Commission’s commitment to a credible process and we expect that this is replicated across the board,” said Lawal.
