By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of independent electoral commission has visited Edo State to evaluate the damage flood cause to INEC office headquarters In the state.
Mahmood Yakubu and Members of the Commission, visited INEC Edo State on Thursday to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by recent flooding at the state headquarters. This visit comes in the lead-up to the Edo State governorship election and the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
Prof. Yakubu assessed the impact of the flood on the commission’s materials and equipment, ensuring that preparations for the upcoming election remain on track. Despite the significant damage, the Honorable Chairman assured that the flood would not impede the election process come September 21, 2024.
Prof. Mahmood said, the flood will not affect the election. We are taking all necessary steps to replace the materials and equipment lost during the flood.
The INEC Chairman’s visit underscores the commission’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process in Edo State, despite the challenges posed by natural disasters.
Despite the flood that occurred last Friday, the Commission took proactive steps to replace the materials (IVED machines) to facilitate the ongoing CVR exercise in all registration areas in Edo State ahead of the governorship election in September 2024.