Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the current fuel scarcity in Nigeria might affect the movement of election materials for the February 25 and March 11 elections.
The INEC Chief stated this today in Abuja at a consultative meeting with the transport unions such as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), amongst others.
He said, "The commission shares your concern about the fuel situation in the country and its impact on transportation on election day."
He revealed further the commission's plan to meet with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to find better ways to handle the situation."
As planned, the INEC Chairman and members of the Commission paid a courtesy visit to the Group General Manager of NNPC, Mr. Mele Kyari at NNPC Headquarters Abuja today, Tuesday 31 January 2023.
