As Yakubu declares no facemask, no voting
By Dirisu Yakubu & Omeiza Ajayi – Nasarawa
Ahead of Saturday’s parliamentary election into the Nasarawa State of House of Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, Wednesday, embarked on an inspection visit to the Nasarawa local government to assess the state of preparedness for the exercise.
Shortly after leaving the commission’s area office, INEC chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, and his entourage paid a courtesy visit on the Emir of Nasarawa, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril.
The INEC boss who spoke on the uniqueness of Saturday’s poll noted that the commission was set to conduct a credible exercise in accordance with the laws of the land.
“This is the first election we are holding since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. We thought we should come to check the level of preparations and I am happy we are joined by the Liaison Officer of the…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
