President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to strengthen voters confidence while conducting the Council elections in the six area councils of the FCT and bye-elections in the Ahoada East II and Khana II State constituencies of Rivers State, and the Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies, Kano State, on Saturday.
The President called on voters, security agencies, and INEC officials to conduct themselves in an orderly manner during Saturday’s polls.
President Tinubu, in a statement by the State House, on Friday, urged all eligible voters to come out and vote without fear. He emphasized that the democratic process thrives best in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance, and mutual respect.
He appealed to political parties, candidates, and their supporters to shun violence, inflammatory statements, and actions that undermine the credibility of the process.
The President cautioned against any form of high-handedness, intimidation, or actions that could disenfranchise voters or erode public trust, stressing that security personnel are present to protect lives, property, and the sanctity of the ballot.
President Tinubu reiterated that the Commission should to take all necessary measures to bolster voters’ confidence by ensuring timely accreditation, smooth voting processes, accurate collation, and prompt transmission of results, in line with the 2026 Electoral Act.
