The Digest:
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed its complete readiness for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, with Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan announcing the deployment of 24,000 personnel across 5,718 polling units. The commission also extended the PVC collection deadline to November 2 to boost voter participation, currently at 63.9% of registered voters.
Key Points:
- INEC confirms full preparedness for Anambra November 8 governorship election.
- 24,000 personnel to be deployed across 5,718 polling units in the state.
- PVC collection extended to November 2 to increase voter turnout.
- No voting in two polling units due to zero registered voters.
- Security agencies pledge adequate protection, with 45,000 police officers deployed.
- NYSC assures corps members' safety during election duties.
- INEC warns against vote-buying, calling it a menace to electoral integrity.
Sources: Leadership
