A four-member delegation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters, alongside the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra State, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, on Friday held an Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) meeting as part of a readiness assessment visit to the state.
The meeting marked Day 3 of the delegation’s visit, focused on evaluating security preparedness ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
In her welcome remarks, Dr. Agwu commended ICCES for its vital role in ensuring electoral security before, during, and after elections. She expressed appreciation for the synergy among security agencies, noting that their coordinated efforts have maintained peace in the state.
“We are aware that ICCES is at the core of election security and has never failed in its responsibility,” Dr. Agwu said. “As we approach the November 8 election, we must ensure early deployment of materials and personnel to polling units to guarantee a smooth process. We are entering this election with a peaceful state of mind.”
The National Commissioner supervising Anambra State, Dr. Kenneth Ukeagu, joined the REC in welcoming participants, describing the ICCES meeting as “as important as the election itself.” He praised the security agencies for their roles in previous elections and urged continued collaboration as preparations enter the final stages.
Other National Commissioners in attendance — Prof. Rhoda Gumus, Mr. Sam Olumekun, mni, and Dr. Baba Bila — emphasized the importance of effective coordination at the Registration Area Centres (RACs) to ensure smooth and timely movement of materials and personnel to polling units on election day.
Security representatives from the Police, DSS, Civil Defense and the military assured the Commission of intensified operations across identified flashpoints, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring a hitch-free election.
“We have strengthened our operations and updated our strategies to address emerging threats,” the security agencies stated. “Our goal is to ensure that the election proceeds smoothly and peacefully across the state.”
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