Anambra election will be “embarrassingly transparent”

The Independent National Electoral Commission has promised that the Anambra governorship election slated for November 6, 2021, will be “embarrassingly transparent”, having put all systems in check to achieve an all-inclusive electoral process.

Resident Electoral Commissioner for INEC, Nwachukwu Orji, represented by INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Samuel Nimen, said this on Saturday during voter education and sensitisation for persons living with disabilities and women groups, noting that the commission is adequately prepared for the exercise.

He said, “The electoral materials that got burnt recently in an attack have been replaced. Non-sensitive materials have been distributed to all LGAs and training of officials and ad-hoc staff is ongoing as I speak to you,

“We have pasted and presented voters’ register to the political parties fielding candidates. We have published the final list of candidates, and we have been engaging stakeholders to ensure security at polling units.

“We have increased polling units to 5,720 to increase access to all voters, and we are carrying out aggressive voter education and sensitisation, appealing to residents to exercise their civic responsibilities.

“With all facilities in place and with the electronic transmission of results, I tell you that Anambra election will be embarrassingly transparent. This will build confidence in our electoral system.”

Orji emphasised the need for PWDs to be visible in all aspects of the electoral process, noting that the commission had made special provisions for their participation in the exercise.

He also urged residents to show concern about elections, stating that it is an opportunity to vote for the candidate of their choice.

“PWDs are very important citizens, so we give them special attention by creating an inclusive environment,

“You need to participate fully in the electoral process because you are all citizens of Nigeria and have the right to vote and be voted for. I assure you that we are doing all we can to ensure your safety,” he added.