The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says recent attacks on its facilities, if unchecked, may affect future polls. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the commission expressed concern, particularly with the ongoing conversion of voting points to polling units, voter registration and the conduct of future elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, while confirming fire at the commission’s office in Akwa Ibom. Okoye said that the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Akwa Ibom, Mike Igini, reported that INEC office in Essien Udim Local Government Area was set ablaze at the early hours of Sunday morning. “The police, which have also been battling with attacks on its facilities and personnel in the area, are aware of the incident and have commenced investigation,” Okoye said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 02, 2021 18:33 UTC