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INEC Faces Airlift Challenge As NAF Calls For Settlement Of Unpaid Debt
INEC Faces Airlift Challenge As NAF Calls For Settlement Of Unpaid Debt....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to settle its outstanding bills to facilitate the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) assistance in airlifting materials for the upcoming by-elections on Saturday. This request was made during a visit to Abubakar in Abuja by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, seeking NAF’s support for the February 3 rerun and by-elections………CONTINUE READING
The upcoming elections involve by-elections and re-runs in 26 states across the country. Nine states will witness the election of two senators, four members of the House of Representatives, and three members of state Houses of Assembly to replace individuals who either passed away or resigned from their positions.
The INEC Chairman emphasized the logistical challenge of deploying election materials and highlighted the need for NAF’s support in delivering materials to three specific locations in the North-East, South-East, and South-West geopolitical zones. Yakubu acknowledged the commission’s legal authority to seek assistance from security and law enforcement agencies, as outlined in Section 27(3) of the Electoral Act 2022.
He outlined the extensive nature of the elections, which will fill vacancies in three senatorial districts, 17 federal and 28 state constituencies, covering 80 local government areas, 575 Registration Areas/wards, and 8,934 polling units. The total number of registered voters is 4,904,627, with 4,613,291 Permanent Voter Cards collected.
Yakubu explained that, while the Central Bank of Nigeria is handling the delivery of materials to many locations, NAF’s support is crucial for locations with sizeable distances. The Chief of the Air Staff assured INEC of the Nigerian Air Force’s readiness to support, emphasizing the importance of clearing outstanding bills to enhance their ability to serve effectively.
Air Marshal Abubakar highlighted the NAF’s historical role as a dependable partner in providing security and facilitating the rapid airlift and distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials. Despite ongoing maintenance on some aircraft, alternative options are available to move materials, contingent on early action due to airplane capacity limitations.
In conclusion, the Chief of the Air Staff underscored the necessity of settling outstanding bills to optimize NAF’s support for INEC in ensuring the successful conduct of the upcoming elections.
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