Hoodlums burnt down an office of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Essien Udim LGA, Akwa Ibom state on Sunday.
Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, confirmed this incidence in a press statement.
He admitted that the security guard on duty office escaped unhurt but the destruction to the building and properties was extensive.
The incident was reported to the commission headquarters in Abuja by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini.
“Items destroyed include 345 ballot boxes, 135 voting cubicles, megaphones, water tanks, and office furniture.
“The police, which has also been battling with attacks on its facilities and personnel in the area, are aware of the incident and have commenced investigation,” the commissioner said.
“The recent attack on our facility after we have just concluded the inventory of electoral materials nationwide in readiness for the 2023 General Election is worrisome.
“If unchecked, these attacks may constitute a setback on the Commission’s preparations, including the ongoing conversion of Voting Points to Polling Units, the forthcoming Continuous Registration of Voters (CRV) and the conduct of polls.”
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