The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed the destruction of essential electoral materials following a fire at its Ika North East Local Government Area office in Owa-Oyibu, Delta State.
In a statement released on Tuesday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, detailed the extent of the damage, which includes 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, three power generators, 140 stamps, and 50 ballot box seals.
Other materials, such as envelopes, posters, forms, and booklets, were also lost in the blaze.
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The fire occurred on Monday, with a preliminary report submitted by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Delta State, Etekamba Udo Umoren. Mr. Olumekun noted that security agencies and emergency services have been alerted to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
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