The resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Kogi State, Mr Hale Longpet, has issued a stern warning to masquerades to keep off polling stations during the governorship election holding in the state on November 11.
According to TheCable, the REC gave the warning yesterday at a stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the poll, Longpet said he was shocked when he saw a video clip of a masquerade voting in the last election conducted in the state.
“At what point do we register masquerades to vote in Kogi?
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is fully equipped and prepared for the forthcoming governorship election.
“Therefore, we expect all the participating political parties and their supporters to conduct themselves orderly for a peaceful, free and fair poll,” he said.
Longpet advised the politicians to the campaigns issue-based and avoid every pointer to violence.
He said politicians should adhere to the rule of law in the build-up to the election, adding that the commission is ready to ensure a credible, free and fair election in the state.
“Final list of candidates contesting the November 11 governorship election in the state has been published. Campaign in public is expected to commence on July 14, 2023. Let us all engage in the campaign of issues and caution supporters to operate with the rules as amended in the electoral act 2022,” he said.
