The Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Independent National Electoral Commission, Victoria Eta-Messi, has disclosed that the commission, in conjunction with security agencies, has intensified the security of voters at the various polling units in Osun State, as she noted that potential flashpoints have been identified at these centres.
She noted that while the pre-election atmosphere is tense in the state, the commission has intensified efforts to curb vote trading, as she severely warned against voter card theft.
Eta-Messi addressed these concerns during her interview on Arise TV’s ‘Prime Time’ show on Monday.
“Osun is tense. I don’t think it’s what citizens were expecting. There is a lot of desperation in the land. With regards to the vote trading, INEC is doing a lot, and we’re not resting on our oars. We’re engaging. During the Honourable Chairman’s readiness visit, he met with traditional rulers and sent a message to them to
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