“When you are conducting elections in 36 states, you can be giving excuses of having a lot of data, manpower, logistics and others to deal with.”
He also said the commission was ready to address challenges that might arise from the distribution process.
Mr Longpet also disclosed that the commission has recruited over 15,000 ad hoc staff to help it in the smooth conduct of the polls.
Mr Yakubu said that INEC was committed to credible elections in the states.
She stated that three suspects were arrested during the operation while two vehicles were recovered in the process.
INEC has defended a supplementary budget of N18 billion at the National Assembly, largely aimed at addressing the issue of staff welfare and allowances.
“There are 4,758 polling units in Imo, out of which the election will hold in 4,720. The remaining 38 will witness no election because they are zero polling units.”
“The allegations border essentially on membership and sponsorship of YIAGA by the deputy governorship candidate of the LP in Imo.”
The court held that the appeal succeeded and the tribunal’s judgment is hereby set aside, and the appellant’s victory was sustained and affirmed.
It’s the tragedy of the political elite enabled by the choices made by politicians, including members of Abubakar’s PDP, which also used to be Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s home.
