The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission cannot force voters to abide by COVID-19 health rules in the ongoing polls in Edo State.
Reacting to the multiple reports on voters flouting the COVID-19 protocols at the governorship election, INEC spokesperson, Festus Okoye said INEC had issue several warnings and directives on Precautionary measure to the electorates.
“This is a collective responsibility and as such, people should act for their safety by observing physical distancing and face mask wearing protocols”.
“The commission does not have its own police force. The conduct of an election is a collective responsibility. People are to take responsibility for their own safety.
“We have made it very clear to the people through the social media, the regular media and our various platforms to sensitise them about observing social distancing,” Premium times quoted him to have said.
Mr Okoye also added that infrared thermometers and hand sanitisers were provided at the Registration Area Collation Centres, the Local Government Area Collation Centres, and the State Collation Centres.
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