The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Dr. Chris Iyimoga has said the electoral commission is ready for the general elections. Speaking at a press briefing today, Iyimoga said, “55,232,875 PVCs have been collected, we have achieved 80% collection. For all 150,000 PUs and voting points, card readers have been sent down to these areas ahead of the polls.” On plans for the removal of the commission’s chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega, Iyimoga disclosed that, “It is an endorsement from the National Assembly, the commission is not in position to say when or how the chairman will be removed from office.”
Iyimoga further added that, “The commission will meet accredited observers on the 19th to discuss the best practices for 2015 polls. The commission will meet with RECs and political parties next week to brief on INEC’s readiness. The commission since the rescheduling of elections has taken advantage of the time to best prepare for the polls. Field testing of card readers will be done in different geopolitical zones ahead of 2015 polls.
“The commission has conducted rigorous testing of card readers to test its functionality before Election Day. The commission has collaborated with National Council of Arts to disseminate messages to grassroots. We have intensified our civic education efforts. I am also delighted to report that we have taken delivery of ballot papers and boxes. I am delighted to report that we have achieved 80% distribution of PVC.”
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