By Correspondent in Awka
Barely two days to Anambra State Governorship election, the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed deep concern about political environment in that state.
The feeling of the organisation is contained in a statement signed by Convener, Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Ene Obi; Co-Convener, Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Asma’u Joda and Co-Convener, Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, James Ugochukwu.
The governorship election in Anambra State is scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission for Saturday, 6th November 2021.
Situation Room said its concern was anchored on the series of violent attacks recorded in different parts of the State in the past two months and the sit-at-home order in the South-East region by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with the attendant rise in volatile atmosphere in Anambra.
According to the organisation, the most recent sit-at-home order, from November 10 is particularly worrying, adding these negative developments might adversely affect the preparations of the INEC and other stakeholders for the election and the ability of voters to freely participate in the election.
“INEC having repeatedly given assurances of its preparedness to proceed with the election, in the midst of these security concerns, should ensure appropriate deployment of properly trained ad hoc staff and election materials, as well as adherence to all relevant guidelines and protocols in the conduct of this election,” it said.
