INEC accredits 196 observers for general election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has briefed accredited domestic and foreign observers on the preparation of the commission ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly polls.

196 observers have been accredited for the elections.

INEC Chairman, Mahmud Yakubu has told the observers that they are only observers and not monitors while also assuring them of their security stating that all necessary security arrangement has been put in place in all the states they will be deployed.

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu is also expected to brief the observers on the security arrangement.