The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) on Tuesday pledged further assistance to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conduct of  the Edo governorship poll slated for July 14.

Brig.Gen. Nnamdi Okerie -Affia, NYSC DG, made the pledge in Abuja when he paid a working visit to the INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega.

He said that the scheme remained impartial in its collaborative efforts with INEC for a credible election.

The DG said that the visit was part of the buildup effort to the forthcoming Edo governorship election.

He added that he was in INEC in reaction to a petition by a political party that the corps members in Edo had been compromised.

“For the records, NYSC members or staff have not been compromised by anybody to determine the outcome of the Edo gubernatorial election, which is why I am at INEC to place this on record,” he said.

The Edo State PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Mathew Urhoghide, had accused the Edo State Government of compromising NYSC members in the state.

He said Gov. Adams Oshiomhole has compromised the NYSC members in the state.

This, he said, the governor did by asking the illegal transition committees in the 18 local councils in the state to place NYSC members, in their areas on a monthly N10, 000 allowance, in addition to the statutory stipends of NYSC members.

Responding, Jega said that INEC would continue to use corps members to add credibility to the electoral process in the country.

He said INEC would continue to improve on the relationship between the two establishments, adding, “As we continue to improve on this relationship, we have to recognise that this young men and women have done credible service to our country.  This is in the area of bringing credibility to the electoral process. “Obviously, any allegation about fraudulent activities needs to be properly investigated. ”The visit of the NYSC DG has put to rest allegation that the NYSC members in the state have been compromised.

Jega said INEC would continue to inspire and motivate the corps members to contribute to do credible service to Nigeria and the integrity of the electoral process.

He said INEC had worked out additional welfare package for NYSC members include adequate security for them in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Jega said INEC had also reviewed the existing MoU between the two arms, adding that the reviewed MoU would be signed very soon.