COVID-19: How we plan to conduct Ondo, Edo polls — INEC
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, has highlighted precautionary measures it will take in conducting the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. and ensure voters and electoral officers comply with the protocols established by health authorities.
“Especially in consideration of the Supreme Court position that votes belong primarily to political parties, as well as the Commission’s records, which show that only in 10% of all bye-elections since 2015 did the party that won originally lose the election.” INEC also said the number of passengers per vehicle on election duty would be reduced from 14 to seven for buses, and from 12 to 6 for boats.
The electoral body added that infrared thermometers and alcohol-based hand sanitisers will be used at the various collation centres, and polling units. “In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the polling unit layout shall be redesigned by the commission to ensure substantial compliance with the protocols established by health authorities. Among other things, social distancing, general hygienic conduct and enforcement of COVID-19 prevention protocols shall be emphasised in the redesign.
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