Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that Polling Units shall be redesigned by the commission to ensure substantial compliance with the COVID-19 protocols established by health authorities. INEC noted that, among other things, the redesign would emphasise on social distancing, general hygienic conduct and enforcement of COVID-19 prevention protocols.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said that Polling Units shall be redesigned by the commission to ensure substantial compliance with the COVID-19 protocols established by health authorities.
The INEC chairman noted that on Election Day, the use of face masks shall be mandatory at Polling Units and all election locations, stating that any voter without a face mask shall be turned away from the Polling Unit. “Anybody on the outer queue by 2.30 pm shall be allowed to vote, in line with the Commission’s regulations.
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