The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa state has said the general elections would go ahead in spite Monday night attack by suspected insurgents in Madagali Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Kashim Gaidam said the commission is not deterred from conducting elections in the area.
There was an insurgent attack in Kirchinga and Shuwa villages of Madagali LGA on Monday night but the REC said there is no going back on the elections stressing that the commission is committed to conducting the elections.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission, the good people of Madagali and the entire Adamawa State have resolved to ensure election is conducted in Madagali,” he said.
“No amount of threats, intimidation and sabotage would stop INEC from conducting the elections,” Gaidam said.
The REC said the commission, with the support of security agencies and other relevant stakeholders, would ensure the successful conduct of election in the area; and Adamawa in general.
Gaidam, who noted that there were more than 81,000 registered voters in Madagali LGA, assured the electorate that INEC would not disenfranchise them.
