INEC receives non-sensitive materials for Kogi gov’ship

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State has said it received some non-sensitive materials for the November 16, 2019, governorship election in the state.

INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi, Prof. James Apam, disclosed this yesterday in Lokoja while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a sensitisation workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) held for leaders of all the registered political parties in Kogi State.

Prof. Apam said the materials were delivered early enough to ensure effective and hitch-free distribution to all the registration areas across the state before the commencement of the poll.

He said the ADR workshop, organised by the commission for party leaders, was part of effort geared towards ensuring a peaceful and rancour-free electoral process in the state.

He, therefore, urged political parties and actors to explore ADR in resolving some of the pre and post-election disputes to reduce electoral cases in courts.

He further said the commission would resume the distribution of PVCs across the state with effect from early next month to enable them exercise their franchise in the forthcoming election.

Earlier, the Director, ADR at INEC headquarters, Clement Oha, said the workshop was part of the continuous engagement by the commission to provide favourable environment for the forthcoming gubernatorial election.