Jega Raises Fresh Concerns Over Elections

 

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega on Wednesday raised fresh concerns over the conduct of the rescheduled general elections. Jega noted that there are still some challenges that needed to be addressed with security agencies before the elections.

Jega, who spoke at a situation room dialogue session at Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja, said there are still a few security concerns hovering over the 2015 general elections. He stated that there are still concerns over the protection of ad-hoc officials for the elections.

The INEC Chairman had on Tuesday met with the President Goodluck Jonathan and service chiefs to brief them on the commission’s preparedness for the elections.

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