INEC on Thursday approved a new policy framework known as Policy on Conducting Elections in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic.
on Thursday approved a new policy framework known as Policy on Conducting Elections in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic.
“The general purpose of the Policy is to enable officials and staff of the Commission to understand and respond adequately to the challenges of conducting elections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.“The clean copy of the policy document, which will be released on Monday, May 25, covers health and legal issues, election planning and operations, election day and post-election activities.
“However, in so doing it will put a premium on public safety and mitigation of health risks from COVID-19. Citizens must be assured that they will be safe while participating as voters, candidates and officials. He said that the meeting would be followed by that of political parties on June 1, civil society groups on June 2, and the media on June 3.
The by-elections are Bayelsa Central and West Senatorial Districts, Imo North Senatorial District, Plateau South Senatorial District and Cross River North Senatorial District.
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