The Independent National Electoral Commission said it is now mandatory for security officials taking part in the conduct of an election to affirm or swear to an oath of loyalty and neutrality that they will not accept bribe or gratification.
Speaking at training workshop on the management of election security yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, he said the effective discharge of the responsibility of the police and security agencies during the conduct of election will lead to a free fair and credible election thereby increasing voters confidence in the electoral process.
“Section 91 of the electoral act, 2022 empowers the commissioner of police of a state to provide adequate security for proper and peaceful conduct of political rally and procession in their respective jurisdiction and constituencies.” She said currently INEC have a department of voter education that is currently sensitizing the electorate on the procedures that the commission is adopting in the election that will make hijacking of election materials a waste of time as technology has made it important to cancel areas where materials are hijacked.
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