8 February 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu has assured that the February 25 and the March 11 elections will hold as scheduled as he affirmed that the two major encumbrances faced by the commission have been resolved.
Report says the INEC chief identified that petrol scarcity and the currency challenge instituted challenges that have now been resolved following assurances by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele who has proffered a resolution.
He explained that all its accounts both national and state are held by the apex bank, and anticipates that the elections will not be delayed.
He equally noted that the commission has met with relevant stakeholders to address the challenge of petrol scarcity after interfacing with the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
The electoral chief also disclosed that the Commission is scheduled to brief the Council of State on Friday, February 10.
The 2023 general election has Sixteen days to be conducted.
