The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct the ongoing governorship election in Edo state.
National Commissioner and Member of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna revealed this in a statement.
While speaking on the extension of accreditation and voting beyond 2.00pm in some areas, Haruna explained that the extension was as a result of late arrival of election materials.
He said the decision is in line with the guidelines for the conduct of the election and to ensure that no voter is disenfranchised.
To ensure that no voter is disenfranchised, the Commission in the statement reiterated that, in line with Regulations and Guidelines, voting will be extended wherever it commenced late and will continue until the last voter on the queue who arrived at the Polling Unit by 2.30pm has voted.
It further explained that the commission’s office in Edo State has been mandated to ensure that, where necessary, there is adequate power supply from back-up electric generators in the affected Polling Units or Ward Collation Centres.