INEC uncovers plan to disrupt Edo elections using ESSN operatives

INEC uncovers plan to disrupt Edo elections using ESSN operatives

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed plans to use members of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) to disrupt the September 21 governorship elections.

He stated this on Thursday during his appearance before the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Electoral Matters.

Prof. Yakubu also expressed worries about the security of lives and property during the upcoming off-cycle elections in Edo and Ondo states.

He noted not only the strain on state resources but also the issue of incumbency being exploited by governors to the disadvantage of opposition parties and their candidates.

Speaking specifically on Edo elections Prof. Yakubu said despite the challenge of flooding, there is also the issue of security.

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He alleged that there was available information on the alleged deployment of operatives of the Edo State Security Network ESSN to curse commotion during the September 21 polls.

While outlining the activities for the two elections, the INEC boss said submission of all polling agents will be done 30 days before the respective elections.

He also said 17 candidates would be contesting the governorship position in both states with Edo fielding the only female candidate in the entire polls.

INEC uncovers plan to disrupt Edo elections using ESSN operatives