Edo LG Poll: EDSIEC Recruits 10,000 Ad Hoc Staff, Declares Readiness for Saturday’s Election

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced the recruitment and training of 10,000 ad hoc personnel ahead of Saturday’s Local Government Election, declaring that all arrangements have been concluded for a credible and seamless exercise.

Speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, EDSIEC Chairman, Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, said the commission had fully prepared for the election, assuring eligible voters across the state that the exercise would be conducted in line with constitutional provisions, the Electoral Laws of Edo State and internationally accepted democratic standards.

Aifuobhokhan disclosed that the recruited personnel have been adequately trained and possess the competence and professionalism required to ensure the successful conduct of the polls.

He revealed that all sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials have been produced, inspected, sorted, packaged and are ready for distribution in accordance with established operational procedures.

According to him, special logistics have also been put in place to transport election materials to riverine and other difficult-to-reach communities, ensuring that no eligible voter is disenfranchised because of geographical challenges.

The EDSIEC chairman further announced that voting will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., while election results will be transmitted manually.

He explained that election materials have been allocated to all local government offices of the commission and properly arranged according to wards and polling units to guarantee smooth deployment before accreditation and voting commence.

“Our logistics are ready. Our transportation arrangements are complete. Election personnel have been adequately trained. Electoral materials have been deployed. Security coordination has been concluded. Communication systems are operational,” Aifuobhokhan stated.

He added that every local government area, ward and polling unit across the state is fully prepared for the exercise, stressing that the commission has fulfilled its constitutional responsibility by putting all necessary measures in place for a successful election.

Aifuobhokhan reaffirmed EDSIEC’s commitment to delivering a transparent, peaceful and credible election that reflects the genuine will of the people of Edo State.