INEC Resolves Election Challenges

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that the two major encumbrances faced by the commission have been resolved.

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this after briefing the Federal Executive Council on preparations towards the elections and challenges.

Yakubu assured that petrol scarcity and the currency challenge been resolved following assurances by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele.

The Chairman 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 Limited.