By SINL Reporter
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday declared that the fire incidence at its Ondo state office would not stop it from conducting the October 10 governorship election.
Indeed, the fire incident which occurred at the computer section of the office of INEC on Thursday evening, destroyed some electoral materials, including the card reader machines procured for the forthcoming election.
The Residents Electoral Commissioner in the state, Ambassador Rufus Akeju, made this known to newsmen at the commission’s headquarters in Akure, on Friday.
According to Akeju, the schedule of the election remained unchanged despite the ugly development.
The INEC resident commissioner who explained that that the cause of the inferno was yet unknown, added that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the cause of the incident.
“Up till now, the actual cause of the fire is unknown but relevant security agencies have commenced investigation and you will be further briefed as events unfold.
“Let me use this medium to allay the fears of the electorate, political parties and our stakeholders and the people of Ondo State that the fire incident will not affect the conduct of the forthcoming election in any form neither will it lead to the postponement of the election” he said.
