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The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Taraba State,<\/p>\n

Alhaji Umar Mukhtar Gajiram, has affirmed the readiness of the commission to conduct a seamless election in the Jalingo\/Yorro\/Zing federal constituency.<\/p>\n

This assurance came during the distribution of sensitive materials on Thursday, just days before the scheduled election on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Gajiram, addressing the public, emphasised that the commission has implemented crucial lessons from past elections, demonstrating a commitment to delivering a transparent, fair, and credible electoral process.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have taken all necessary measures at the very high levels to ensure that these elections go on smoothly. This is to make sure that everything is in place on time,\u201d stated Gajiram.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the distribution of sensitive materials as a critical step in the in ensuring a hitch free by-election in the state, and the country at large.<\/p>\n

The Resident Electoral Commissioner also mentioned extensive security meetings held in both Jalingo and Abuja, expressing confidence that security measures are in place.<\/p>\n

He reassured the public that efforts have been made to prevent any unpleasant experiences during the electoral process.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me use this opportunity to call on all the players to exercise caution and play by the rules. It is an election and not a war. I also want to assure the voters to come out in mass and exercise their right to choose their representative,\u201d Gajiram urged.<\/p>\n

The upcoming by-election is set to take place in 652 polling units across three local government councils on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The vacancy arose when the previously elected member, Isma\u2019la Mahanchi, passed away before his inauguration, in the 2923 general election.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019ll be smooth by-election in Jalingo\/Yorro\/Zing federal constituency\u2019 \u2013 INEC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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