Prof. Samuel Egwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Niger, said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has deployed personnel to monitor the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward congress in the state.
Egwu told newsmen in Minna on Friday that officials of the commission have been deployed to all the 274 electoral wards in the state for the exercise.
APC had fixed Saturday, May 5, for Ward congress, Saturday, May 12, for Local Government congress and Saturday, May 19, for State congress.
He said that already three monitoring committees have been constituted by INEC to supervise the exercise in the three senatorial zones.
He explained that the commission would ensure that the party adheres to its constitution and guideline in the conduct of the congresses.
Egwu said that electoral officers across the 25 local governments would monitor the exercise in their respective areas to ensure compliance to the party’s rules and regulations.
The REC warned against any form of violence and use of thugs during and after the party congress.
