…Begins Distribution Of Sensitive Materials

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has started the distribution of sensitive election materials for Saturday’s house of assembly election in Bayelsa.
The state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Monday Udoh, made the disclosure on yesterday in Yenagoa, while addressing journalists on the commission’s readiness to conduct credible and acceptable election on March 9.
Udoh said that the distribution of the sensitive election materials to the various local government areas commenced on yesterday and would be completed before the end of today.
He warned against engaging in any violent act before, during and after the poll.
“The commission has made all necessary arrangements to ensure maximum security of lives and property across the state.
“We had several meetings with various critical stakeholders in the state; we must understand that INEC is not here for the interest of any group or persons but for the interest of Nigerians,” he said.
On the missing card reader machines, the REC said it had recovered additional two, bringing the total number recovered to 2o recalling that 63 machines were stolen.
Governorship election would hold in Bayelsa later in the year.