The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said neither life nor election materials were lost when a boat carrying ad- hoc staff and materials capsized within Ilaje Local Government Area on Friday night.
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ondo State, Mr. Rufus Akeju, disclosed this to newsmen in Akure on Saturday.
He said: “INEC can confirm that there was an accident last night during the movement of personnel and materials to the Registration Areas of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State for today’s governorship election.
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“Fortunately, all personnel and election materials were rescued when the boat capsized.
“This was made possible by the officers and personnel of the Nigerian Navy who escorted the boats.
“The movement was eventually concluded and voting commenced as planned in all the polling units today.”
