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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to Nigerians, especially social media users, to “exercise restraint” on what they post on Election days.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made the appeal in Abuja during a news briefing on the level of the Commission’s preparedness for the 2023 general election.
Professor Yakubu promised that the Commission would be “open to Nigerians”, but cautioned that issues regarding elections, especially results, were “too sensitive” to be posted on social media “without hearing it first from the Commission”.
The INEC Chairman said it had procured, organised and delivered materials to the States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory for deployment.
According to him, the Commission has concluded arrangements with transport unions for the final movement of personnel and materials to polling units. The unions, he said, had also assured the Commission of their readiness to deliver even to the riverine areas.
About 9,000 local and foreign journalists have been accredited to cover the general election, Professor Yakubu announced.
He said INEC and ad hoc staff selected for deployment during the polls have already been trained.
Also, all the “technologies to be used” for the elections have been tested, especially the BVAS and IREV Portal, he said.
It was important for eligible voters to confirm their polling units before election days, he added.
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