KOSIEC

The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, (KOSIEC) has commenced the sorting and distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Saturday’s local government election in the state.

DAILY POST gathered that observers, security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Department of State Services, (DSS) and local vigilante are on ground for the exercise.

The electoral body started the sorting and distribution of sensitive materials as early as 8:00 am on Friday.

In a chat with journalists, the Chairman of KOSIEC, Mamman Eri promised to conduct a transparent, free and credible election.

Eri pointed out that all the local government electoral officers are already on ground to move the materials to various local government areas and wards after collection from the SIEC office.

He sought the collaboration of all relevant stakeholders to ensure a hitch free exercise.

According to him, there will be restriction of movement on Saturday as accreditation and voting will commence by 9 am and end by 3:00 pm.

He also assured that security men will be on ground at various polling stations to make sure that everything went without problem.

An accredited observer, who doubles as the Chairperson, Kogi NGO Network (KONGONET), Amb Idris Ozovehe Muraina said the electorate are looking forward for a transparent process.

“We are looking forward to see election that will reflect the will of the people and not otherwise. I am calling on the chairman of the Commission to be up and doing and ensure that the right things are done, because his integrity is at stake.

“The chairman and his team should be steadfast and ensure that things are done in line. line with the electoral law.”

While calling on security agencies to remain neutral, Muraina further urged electorates to come out en mass and vote for candidates of their choice.