Fuel Scarcity Will Affect Election - INEC Laments | READ IN FULL
Faith Ukanwa
Feb 01, 2023
Fuel Scarcity Will Affect Election - INEC Laments | READ IN FULL
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has decried the fuel scarcity currently being experienced in the country, warning that if not addressed, would negatively affect the bruary 25 and March 11, 2023 general election.
READ ALSO: 7 Online Money Traps Young Nigerians Are Falling Into
Speaking in a consultative meeting with transport unions including the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on Tuesday in Abuja, Yakubu regretted that fuel scarcity will restrict movement of INEC staff and materials to various polling units. He however noted that the Commission would meet with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) LTD to "look into ways to ameliorate this situation.'
READ ALSO: More Invasion In Zamfara, As Bandits Storms General Hospital, Kidnap Health Workers
He also charged the transporters to be neutral and non-partisan as they commute INEC staff to-and-from polling units.
READ ALSO: Australia's fire-hit Victoria set for major storms
"The commission shares your concern about the fuel situation in the country and its impact on transportation on election dayÔÇØ.
READ ALSO: I've Never Begged Wike for Money - Reuben Abati Fires Back at Lere Olayinka's Explosive Claims
"The truth is that our arrangement may be negatively affected by the non-availability of products.
READ ALSO: Lecturer Sacked For Refusing To Vacate Her Office, Wins In Court 5 Years Later
"For this reason, the commission will this afternoon meet the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to look into ways to ameliorate this situationÔÇØ Yakubu said.
Related Stories
Nigeria's Economy Set to Grow 4.7% in 2026 - Edun Projects Job-Rich, Investment-Led Growth
Pastra Arinze Etie Explains How Governor Otti is Ending Revenue Leakages in Abia State
How Trump's Threat Triggered N2.8 Trillion Stock Market Crash In Nigeria - Investors Panic As Confidence Plummets
How CBN's New Policy Will Force Banks To Instantly Refund Failed ATM Transactions
Bring Back Cashless Policy, Naira Will Increase Value - Yul Edochie Begs Tinubu
7 Online Money Traps Young Nigerians Are Falling Into
""
— Faith Ukanwa