Local government election is underway in Delta State
This is just as the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission lamented an attempt by some youths to hijack sensitive electoral materials as it commenced distribution to the various wards and polling units in Warri South Local Government Area of the state.
Chief Electoral Officer, DSIEC, Sunday Emiakpo, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the legislative chamber of Warri South Council on Saturday.
Emiakpo who disclosed that the distribution began about 5 am on Saturday, said that youths in the area attempted to force their way into the location where the electoral materials were kept.
Emiakpo said, “The youth attempted to force their way in up to three times. We had to invite soldiers to clear them before we came in.
“One of them said he wanted to come and inspect the materials, but I told them the DSS has taken records of everything.
“I told them, ‘if you want to inspect anything, other party officials have to be here. If I do that, they will say I have done something funny with you.’ I said I was not going to allow that if they’re not complete.”
Emiakpo added, “WRO in Warri South have their materials separate. We don’t want anybody to hijack them. The rule is that all candidates contesting the election will be together; they come with their own electoral officers.
“At the end of the day, after an argument, they were boasting, but they were boasting for themselves. The man who came claiming to be a member of APC does not have a tag to identify himself.
“I told the DPO that this man does not have a tag to identify himself. That was the only issue we had. Apart from that, we don’t have any challenges. Everything is going on peacefully.”
