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We are fully prepared for Anambra election ― INEC

Ahead of November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it was fully prepared for the exercise.

Barrister Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee offered the assurance in a statement on Thursday.

Okoye revealed that “so far, the Commission has successfully implemented 12 out of 14 activities in the timetable and schedule of activities.”

Okoye further disclosed that in terms of logistics, all non-sensitive materials have been delivered.

While appealing to governorship candidates and other stakeholders to show sincerity towards the peace accord to be signed on November 4 at the instance of the National Peace Committee led by former military Head of State, General  Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), the Commission also commended the role of religious, traditional and community leaders in Anambra State as well as civil society, socio-cultural associations and the media in appealing for peace during electioneering campaign and Election Day activities.

“The Commission is satisfied with the current level of preparations. Virtually all non-sensitive materials have been delivered in readiness for the election. The training of ad-hoc staff is also going on as scheduled. The Commission is in touch with the National Peace Committee under the Chairmanship of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd) GCFR. Preparations are underway for the signing of the Peace Accord in Awka on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

“The Commission has also noted with appreciation, the role of religious, traditional and community leaders in Anambra State as well as civil society, socio-cultural associations and the media in appealing for peace during electioneering campaign and Election Day activities.

“With just a little over two weeks to the election, the Commission once again appeals for support from all and sundry in Anambra to ensure that the election will not only be peaceful but also free, fair and credible.”

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