The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged its staff that they must do everything to ensure the confidence the public have on the umpire particularly after the previous poll in Edo state recently is not betrayed.
Yakubu said this in a message to the Commission’s staff designated to participate in the Ondo governorship poll.
He recalled that on the eve of the Edo gubernatorial election, he appealed to INEC staff to work towards a free, fair and credible process.
“Our staff members, security agencies, and other stakeholders did not spare any effort in ensuring successful conduct. Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are pleased with the outcome and we are encouraged by their commendations.
“However, we cannot afford to rest on our oars. Another end-of-tenure Governorship election is upon us. There is now an even higher expectation on Ondo State.”
He therefore urged the staff to consolidate on recent achievement and account for every vote cast on Saturday.
He also charged them to resist any temptation and be committed to the vision and mission of INEC in carrying out their duties during the election.
Yakubu said that all their individual actions in the course of their duty must be guided by extant laws and good conscience.