RECs, Observers, Security Operatives, Others Decry Slow Collation Of Results

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa yesterday said the snail speed collation of results of the presidential and National Assembly elections was largely due to the difficult terrain of the state.
The Head of Voter Education and Publicity Department, Wilfred lfogah, told reporters in Yenagoa that the commission was also conducting supplementary polls for 39 units in Ogbia and a Sagbama local councils of the state.
He said voting in the fresh elections commenced at s 12.00pm and ended at 6:00p.m.
“Yes, some results have started coming in but you know the terrain and even as I am talking election is ongoing in some wards and units in different local government areas.
“The elections in those 4 areas were rescheduled due to smart card readers {SCRs) malfunctioning and mix-ups in some units.
“A total of 39 polling units were affected in Sagbama and Ogbia, local government areas. Voting is ongoing today (yesterday), February 24, 2019, and will stop at 6:00p.m.,” he clarified.
This comes as Governor Seriake Dickson commended the people of Ekeremor and Twon Brass for taking part in the electoral process for the first time.
He attributed the development to his administration’s relentless advocacy for the respect of fundamental human rights and the creation of a conducive atmosphere for political participation in the state.
Besides, the Lagos State Resident Electoral commissioner (REC), Sam Olumeko, said the process was holding between 8:00p.m: and 9:00p.m. yesterday.
Addressing some All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tunji’ BeLlo, deputy’ governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, and Ademola Seriki, the INEC official – regretted the delay, stating that only four council – areas had delivered their results.
He assured the delegation that everything was being done to hasten the process.
On his part, Seriki, urged Olurneko to fast-track the exercise because of other engagements.
Also yesterday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Taraba, Alhaji Baba Yusuf Anna, has expressed dismay over what he termed the “lukewarm attitude” of persons collating the results of the elections in the state.

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