AHEAD of the off-circle governorship elections the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to conduct, an election observer, Yiaga Africa, Friday, released a report tagged 'Emerging Political and Security Trends in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo States', which was made available to Vanguard showed insecurity topping other challenges before, during and after the elections.
“The secessionist group has also heightened the vulnerability of the state to armed violence, causing deaths and property damage, including attacks on State facilities, such as the Independent National Electoral Commission assets.
“Mr Bello and Mr Ajaka traded blame over the incident, accusing each other of being responsible for the attack. While the Governor alleged that his convoy was attacked by the SDP’s team,“There was a report of unrest in Ayingba in Dekina LGA of Kogi East, on Sunday 28 August 2023, when the SDP candidate went to commission his campaign office. The office was allegedly vandalized on 2 separate occasions, with one person reported dead from the incident.
“Also, a report of the kidnap of 3 family members in the Greenland community, Ganaja Ajaokuta, Kogi state was received by Yiaga Africa. This incident happened on Monday, June 5th, 2023.” On the issue of intimidation of political opponents, Yiaga Africa also expressed concern over the recurring issue of intimidation of political opponents in our electoral democracy.
intimidation against opposition parties, their candidates, and supporters, allegedly by those loyal to the governor”, the report indicated.The removal of fuel subsidies has increased the economic hardship in the country. With the increase in transportation, food items and other basic amenities, citizens are trying hard to cope with the current realities.
“As part of the preparations for the elections, the commission has been holding meetings with stakeholders both in Abuja and in the three respective States.
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