The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has voiced alarm about increased incidences of insecurity ahead of the governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states on November 11.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, issued a statement urging political parties and candidates to avoid acts and remarks that could inflame the polity.
“The commission is concerned about the spate of insecurity and violence, including clashes among supporters of political parties and candidates in the forthcoming elections,” he said.
The commission appealed to all political parties and candidates to avoid utterances and acts that may heat up the polity, adding that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and sustain its engagement with security agencies and stakeholders to ensure peaceful conduct of elections in the three states.