Rivers State: Council Chairman, Lawmaker task INEC on credible polls

The Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/ Ndoni Local Government (ONELGA), Vincent Job and the State House of Assembly member of Ogba/Egbema/ Ndoni Local Government, Nathaniel Owaji have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to conduct a credible Gubernatorial and State Assembly Election in Rivers State.

They gave the charge on Friday while addressing newsmen on the performance of the INEC for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Job stated that the February elections were free, fair and the most credible in the history of Rivers State adding that INEC deserved commendation following their unbiased conduct during the election.

He noted that the introduction of BVAS is one good thing that has happened to Nigeria’s democracy where votes now count.

“We need to commend INEC for conducting credible elections, particularly in the State. This is an indication that democracy in Nigeria has come to stay.

“As Chairman of the area, I will continue to ensure that I do my best to improve the living standard of my people.

“I urge all electorates to also come out en mass tomorrow in the governorship and House of Assembly elections,” Job said.

Also speaking, the lawmaker representing Ogba/Egbema/ Ndoni Local Government Area in the State House of Assembly, Hon Nathaniel Owaji, also scored INEC high.

Owaji said he does not have any doubt that the Governorship and House Assembly elections coming up tomorrow will be free, fair and credible also.

“I have to say that the introduction of BVAS has drastically reduced rigging and other forms of electoral fraud usually carried out by the political class.

“INEC has given people assurance that their votes would count and the electorate are happy for the new development in Nigeria. Thanks to the new electoral law”, he said.

The lawmaker commended the security agencies for their professional conduct during the presidential and National Assembly elections, saying that the presence of the security personnel made the polling units peaceful.

PIAK