LG Polls: BASIEC Distribute Sensitive Matetials
Nimake Earland Bauchi
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) on Thursday night has distributed all sensitive materials for the conduct of the Local government elections in the state amidst tight security.
The State Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Dahiru Tata, while speaking with journalists at the venue of the distribution in Bauchi, assured that the commission is ready to conduct free and fair elections.
According to him, all necessary arraignments have been concluded by the state electoral body for the smooth and safe delivery of election materials to all the local government areas of the state.
He also explained that each of the 20 local government areas has its materials sorted out and delivered for the smooth conduct of the polls.
He informed that over 2.4 million voters whose permanent voter’s cards had been verified by the commission will participate in the election on Saturday.
To ensure compliance with Covid-19 protocols, Tata informed that BASIEC had produced over 20,000 face masks for use during the election.
While commending security operatives for their support towards the conduct of the elections, Tata called on them to remain neutral and ensure adequate security for the electorate to come out en mass to exercise their civil right.
