The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the postponement of the 2019 general election has no political undertone.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, Rufus Akeju who spoke with journalists in Akure on Saturday said tbe commission was determined for a credible, free and fair poll.
Akeju maintained that the postponement was necessary for the electoral body to work round the clock and deliver elections that would be satisfactory to all stakeholders.
The REC ,however advised residents of the state to remain calm and keep their trust on the commission as they prepare to exercise their franchise next Saturday.
Meanwhile, many voters in the state have berated the Independent National Electoral Commission for postponing the 2019 elections six hours to the commencement.
A voter ,Ade Olayemi who spoke with our correspondent while lamenting the postponement, called for the resignation of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman.
He disclosed that he traveled home from Abuja to participate in tbe exercise,saying so much of his resources had been expended.
He said: “To say the truth ,INEC has failed Nigerians and I am highly disappointed. The INEC boss must resign with immediate effect.
” I have spent so much to come home from Abuja for this poll, only to be told it has been postponed this morning. I doubt if I will be able to come back for this election next week. My morale has been dampened.”
Also speaking, a student Jacob Olatunde who came home purposely for the poll regretted the inconveniences the postponement has caused.
He noted that the postponement would caused voters apathy ahead of next Saturday’s poll,adding that INEC had 48 months to prepare for the poll.
YOMI AYELESO, Akure
