By Dare Akogun
The state Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara has commenced batching and Distribution of sensitive Election materials, in readiness for this weekend Guber and house of assembly polls.
Speaking with newsmen during the batching of the sensitive materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ,Ilorin branch, the State Resident Electoral Commisssioner REC, Mallam Attahiru Madami said the materials will be distributed across the sixteen local government areas of the state.
The REC who was represented by the Administrative Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Julius Yagba said the essence of the early batching of the materials is to ensure timely distribution of the materials.
Madami explained that measures have been put in place to remove challenges recorded during the previous elections.
The REC said all the materials will be moved to local government headquarters for onward distribution to wards and polling units levels
He said the Commisssion has received all materials required for the conduct of the elections in the state.
Madami assured residents of the state of the determination of the Commisssion to free, fair and credible conduct of the election in the state.
In his remark the Secretary, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kwara state Chapter, Oladipo Michael who spoke on behalf of other political parties commended the Independent National Electoral Commisssion for ensuring transparency in the conduct of the exercise.
He urged the Commisssion to remain committed to the conduct of a free, fair and credible elections in the state.
