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#NigeriaDecides: Yayi Express Concern Over BIVAS, INEC Late Arrival
The Senator representing Lagos West, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has expressed concern over what he called the misplacement and misarrangement of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation machine.
Adeola, who is contesting for the Ogun West Senatorial District seat in Ogun State expressed fear of an inconclusive election as a result of the failure of the BVAS machine to work.
He expressed the concern while speaking to newsmen shortly after casting his vote at ward 1, unit 9, Pahayi, Ilaro, Ogun state.
The senator also lamented inadequate ad-hoc staff engaged by the INEC.
Adeola said the inability of INEC to appropriately distribute the BVAS machine had delayed voting in some areas and could prevent some polling units from conducting the election.
He said, “As you can see, I have voted, initially there were some hiccups with the issue of BVAS in terms of misplacement or mismanagement of the BVAS machine.
“I was reliably informed that, at my polling unit, it was BVAS that was meant for polling unit 04 but later when it was discovered, it has to be changed to BVAS 009 since then we have been captured, also we have already voted and I hope that INEC will be on top of their game because we cannot afford to have issues with the BVAS machine.
“As the electoral act as clearly stated, there is no alternative, in any polling unit where the BVAS machine is not working, that election has to be postponed and conducted the following day and when you look at the process, once a polling unit left out that means the election is inconclusive until that election is held before you can have a complete election, so I hope the INEC with their staff will be on top of their game.
“I was reliably informed that the ad hoc staff engaged that the INEC are not adequate, they are short of staff in some areas across the length and breadth of the Senatorial District.”
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives candidate of the Labour Party in Yewa South and Ipokia Federal constituency, Tade Afolabi, has commended the INEC for a peaceful election.
Afolabi said, “Everything went fine apart from the fact that you do your accreditation and vote simultaneously unlike four years ago when you would first do your accreditation before voting.
“With the turn out now, you can’t really tell because people are still coming out and we are happy that accreditation is done with voting simultaneously”.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced a sweeping dissolution of executives across all state boards of government agencies and parastatals.
In a statement released by Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor confirmed that the affected officials are to vacate their positions immediately.
The decision, which was made public on Wednesday, also impacts Permanent Secretaries who were appointed from outside the Edo State Public/Civil Service, as well as political appointees across various government departments.
Governor Okpebholo directed that all outgoing officials hand over government property in their possession to the highest-ranking public officer within their respective agencies or departments.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of executives of all boards, agencies, and parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect,” the statement read.
Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were formally sworn in on Tuesday as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where Chief Justice Daniel Okungbowa administered the oath of office to the new leaders.
During the ceremony, both officials pledged to uphold the constitution and dedicate themselves to the welfare of Edo State’s citizens. Supporters gathered at the stadium cheered as the oath-taking ceremony proceeded, marking the beginning of a new administration in the state.
Further details are expected as the new government outlines its agenda for the state.
Monday Okpebholo has officially taken office as the new governor of Edo State, succeeding Godwin Obaseki and ushering in a new era of leadership.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, marked a significant moment for the state as it transitions to an All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.
READ ALSO: Gov Obaseki’s Whereabouts Unknown, Edo’s Incoming Leader Okpebholo Alleges
The event took place just two months after the APC secured a victory in the state’s gubernatorial election, paving the way for Okpebholo’s term at the Dennis Osadebay House.
Alongside him, Dennis Idahosa, his running mate, was also sworn in as Deputy Governor.
In his inaugural address, Okpebholo expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State for their support and outlined key priorities for his administration, including economic growth, infrastructure development, and improved social services.
More to follow………...
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