Mr Ononamadu said that LG autonomy and improved accountability would reduce corruption in the country, strengthen the local economy and reduce insecurity.
INEC says it’s yet to ascertain the status of the voter registration machines and uncollected PVCs stored in the facility’s fireproof cabinet.
The electoral body said it was “warning eligible people in the South-East to avoid last minute rush. A stitch in time saves nine.”
The commissioner, who did not respond to further questions, said he was at the scene of the incident to save the office from the fire.
