Some ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were on Friday night rescued around the riverine area in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State when the boat that was transporting personnel and materials for Saturday’s governorship election in the state capsized.
Confirming the incident, Nick Dazang, the Director of Voter Education and Publicity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said that “there was an incident last night during the movement of personnel and materials to the riverine Registration Areas of Ilaje LGA of Ondo State for today’s governorship election”.
“Fortunately, all personnel and election materials were rescued when the boat capsized. This was made possible by the officers and personnel of the Nigeria Navy who escorted the boats.
“The movement was eventually concluded and voting commenced as planned in all the polling units today. INEC commends the resilience and professionalism of the Nigerian Navy as well as those of all other personnel involved in the exercise,” Dazang said.
