Kogi Guber: INEC Calls On Community Leaders For A Peaceful Election

– INEC Sues for peace in Kogi state ahead of the November 16 Gubernatorial election

– The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. James Apam said that it is practically impossible for the commission to conduct a free, fair and credible election under a chaotic atmosphere

– He told them to identify any member of their community who is likely to constitute a threat to the peaceful conduct of the election
– He appealed to them to help educate members of their community on how to vote for the candidate of their choice

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on community leaders in Kogi State to use their positions to ensure that peace is maintained before, during and after the November 16 Governorship election in the state.

The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. James Apam, made this call, on Friday, in Lokoja, at a forum organised by the commission for leaders from various communities in the state.

He said that it is practically impossible for the commission to conduct a free, fair and credible election under a chaotic atmosphere.

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He told them to identify any member of their community who is likely to constitute a threat to the peaceful conduct of the election and alert security agents of their presence.

He appealed to them to help educate members of their community on how to vote for the candidate of their choice, to reduce incidences of invalid votes.

He reiterated the Commission’s determination to the conduct of a credible and acceptable election, adding that a level playing ground will be created for all the candidates.