The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials to the various wards and polling units in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
DSIEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sunday Emiakpo, confirmed this in a chat with newsmen at the legislative chamber of Warri South Council.
He said they began the distribution as early as 5 am this morning.
He mentioned that youths in the area attempted to force their way into the location where the electoral materials were kept.
Emiakpo said, “The youths attempted to force their way in up to three times. We had to invite the soldiers to clear them before we came in.”
“One of them said he wanted to come and inspect the materials, but I told them the DSS has taken records of everything. I told them, if you want to inspect anything, other party officials have to be here. If I do that, they will say I have done something funny with you. I said I was not going to allow that if they’re not complete.”
According to Emiakpo, “WRO in Warri South have their materials separate. We don’t want anybody to hijack them. The rule is that all candidates contesting the election will be together; they come with their own electoral officers.”
“At the end of the day, after an argument, they were boasting, but they were boasting for themselves. The man who came claiming to be a member of APC does not have a tag to identify himself.”
“I told the DPO that this man does not have a tag to identify himself. That was the only issue we had. Apart from that, we don’t have any challenges. Everything is going on peacefully.”
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