INEC engages stakeholders on ways to achieve success in Kogi governorship poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has deployed 26,000 ad hoc staff for the November 16, Kogi and Bayelsa governorship polls.

INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said this during a visit to the commission’s office at Koton-Karfe in Kogi on Thursday.

Yakubu expressed satisfaction that non -sensitive materials had been delivered in most Local Government Areas (LGAs) ahead of the election.

He said that the offices were only waiting for card readers and sensitive materials for the election.

He urged the staff to ensure that they keep their eyes on the providers of transportation having signed Memoranda Of Understanding (MOU) with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to convey election materials.

He said that the commission was committed to opening polling units at 8a.m., and told the staff that there should be no excuses.

Meanwhile, INEC says it would issue the 26,000 adhoc staff appointment letters stating their terms of reference and entitlement

Yakubu said the commission would effectively monitor the administration of funds meant for the welfare of its personnel.

He added that the decision would eliminate any opportunity for those entrusted with the funds to shortchange the staff.