Attack: INEC laments fresh attack on its office in Imo State, says its the eight time

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the destruction its office at Jaba Local Government Area of Imo State increases the number to eight so far.

The Commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Professor Francis Ezeonu, has reported that another office in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State was set ablaze today Sunday 30th May 2021.

Ezeonu stated that “Although no life was lost, the building was substantially burnt down, along with electoral materials, office equipment and furniture.
This latest incident has been reported to the Police for investigation.”

National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye made this known in a statement issued to CAPITAL POST on Sunday.

Okoye said: “This attack is coming exactly a week after our office in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of the State was vandalized on Sunday 23rd May 2021. It is also the 8th INEC office to be attacked in Imo State since the 2019 General Election.”

He added: “The total number of INEC offices attacked nationwide since 2019 has now risen to 42.

“INEC buildings, infrastructure and equipment are critical national assets that guarantee the continuity of electoral activities throughout the federation. Attacking these offices is not in the national interest and has the capacity of compromising electoral activities and the credibility of the democratic process.”