The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that a boat carrying election personnel to Registration Area-17 (Koluama) in Southem Ijaw Local Government Area capsized.
This is as the Bayelsa state office of the commission commenced the movement of Personnel and electoral materials to the Registration Area Centers (RACs) on Friday 10th November, 2023.
According to a statement by Wilfred O. Ifogah, Head of Department, Voter Education & Publicity, no life was lost as all the election personnel numbering 12 and the boat operator were rescued.
Meanwhile, result sheets, power banks and luggage containing personal effects of staff were lost in the incident..
He however said that the commission is making efforts to ensure the conduct of election in the affected area.
The total number of registered voters in the affected Registration Areas is 5368 and the number of PVCs collected is 5311.
Also, INEC confirmed the abduction of its SPO for Registration Area-06 (Ossioma) in Sagbama LGA, while waiting to board a boat at Amassoma Jetty.
The commission said the
security agencies have been notified on thee development.
