The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi state, Hussain Pai has said that the Commission has recorded about 71 percent PVC distribution rate in the state, noting that before the deadline date they would have achieved over 80 percent distribution.
He made this known during an interview with Channels TV’s correspondent in Lokoja, following the presentation of books containing electoral processes designed in a braille to the Joint Association of Persons Living with Disability.
The REC assured the group, during a courtesy visit, that those living with disabilities, especially visually impaired persons, will be given adequate care during the forthcoming general elections.
The executive members of the group led by Solomon Ojonugba had paid a courtesy visit to the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner to state their concerns as well as know what preparations were being put in place for them.
Mr Pai who said there visit to his office was timely, disclosed that the commission had already made a provision for those living with disability ahead of the election.
In his speech, he said INEC was working to ensure that electioneering process is improved upon so as to carry all stakeholders along.
While assuring the members of credible elections, he noted that the commission would ensure that the disabled are not disadvantaged as the books will also be distributed at local and ward levels throughout the state.
While presenting them with the braille books containing procedures of election, he noted that the books were designed for those who can not see so as to be educated on the electoral process ahead of the election.
