Anambra Decides: INEC Moves Election Materials to LGAs Under Tight Security

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials to all 21 local government areas of Anambra State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

The exercise, which began early Thursday at INEC’s headquarters in Awka, took place under tight security, with officials and security agents ensuring the safe movement of materials to designated local government offices.

Resident Electoral Commissioner, Queen Agwu, supervised the distribution alongside the Commissioner of Police for election duty, Abayomi Shogunle. Both officials assured that security arrangements have been strengthened to guarantee smooth and peaceful voting, even in riverine and hard-to-reach communities.

“The materials are being moved under heavy security escort. Our officers are ready and will be deployed across all polling units to maintain order and safety,” Shogunle stated.

Nearly 3 Million Voters Expected to Cast Ballots

According to INEC, 2,802,790 registered voters are expected to participate in the exercise across 5,718 polling units spread across the 21 local government areas of the state.

The commission added that elections will not take place in two polling units due to a lack of registered voters in those areas.

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Saturday’s election will feature 16 candidates, including incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP), and Jude Ezenwafor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Media personnel monitored the distribution of materials and reported that officials were working efficiently to ensure timely delivery across all local government areas.

As Anambra prepares for another crucial governorship race, security, logistics, and voter turnout remain the key factors that will determine the smooth conduct of the polls.