As voters in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states elect their governors tomorrow, the National Orientation Agency has urged residents to come out in large numbers and cast their votes for candidates of their choice without fear of intimidation or harassment.
In a statement on Friday, the NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu said that participating in the election is a civic duty and that no voters and residents should succumb to panic or fear.
In the statement signed by the deputy director of press, Paul Odenyi, the DG stressed that choosing leaders who will govern the states for the next four years is a vital responsibility, and failure to vote for their preferred candidates could be perceived as disinterest in the development of their states.
He assured all that the Federal Government has deployed security operatives to safeguard the electoral proceedings and maintain peace.
Acknowledging the efforts of key stakeholders, Issa-Onilu commended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for orchestrating robust security measures to ensure a successful election day with minimal risk to lives and property.
He also expressed appreciation for the Independent National Electoral Commission for their timely deployment of electoral materials to the states, highlighting their preparedness to fulfill their electoral mandate.
“We hope that these enlightenment outreaches have created the much-needed condition for massive participation of voters in the election in the three states.
“We have also interacted with the security agencies, INEC officials, and civil society in furtherance of our campaign to achieve minimal voter apathy, curb violence, increase understanding of the new electoral act, and create a peaceful environment for the election.” He said.
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