From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted that the volatile security situation in Kogi and Bayelsa states is the greatest challenge confronting the governorship elections in the two states.
National Commissioner, Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku, who made the confession, however, assured that measures have been put in place with the various security agencies to ensure that election hold without incidents in those states.
Asked his fears for the two elections, Ambassador Nwuruku said: “In all sincerity, our major fears have to do with security concerns. From the security reports, we all know that Kogi is very volatile just as Bayelsa.
“However, I want to assure that Nigerians we will perfect our security arrangements before the election with the relevant security agencies to ensure that nothing untoward happens before, during and after the elections. With the collaborations we have with the security agencies, we are going to make sure that there is no security breach during the elections.
“Perhaps, I would use this opportunity to appeal to anybody or group planning to foment trouble to have a rethink because they would have themselves to blame. We are going to make the polling booths very volatile for them,” he warned.
National Commissioner, Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku, who made the confession, however, assured that measures have been put in place with the various security agencies to ensure that election hold without incidents in those states.
Asked his fears for the two elections, Ambassador Nwuruku said: “In all sincerity, our major fears have to do with security concerns. From the security reports, we all know that Kogi is very volatile just as Bayelsa.
“However, I want to assure that Nigerians we will perfect our security arrangements before the election with the relevant security agencies to ensure that nothing untoward happens before, during and after the elections. With the collaborations we have with the security agencies, we are going to make sure that there is no security breach during the elections.
“Perhaps, I would use this opportunity to appeal to anybody or group planning to foment trouble to have a rethink because they would have themselves to blame. We are going to make the polling booths very volatile for them,” he warned.
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