INEC engages Adamawa stakeholders on electoral risk management sensitisation
By Mohammed Ibrahim
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa has engaged stakeholders on risk management sensitisation to improve preparedness towards ensuring a peaceful, credible and successful electoral process.
Speaking at the one day workshop in Yola, the state Residents Electoral Commissioner (REC), Muhammad Nura said, the workshop is important as the commission intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election.
He said the engagement would provide an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, clarify expectations, and strengthen the channels of communication and cooperation necessary for effective electoral planning.
“It also reinforces the need for all stakeholders to remain proactive, responsive, and committed to their various responsibilities.
“I encourage participants to approach the sessions with an open mind and a willingness to learn from one another”, he said.
According to him, the experiences and insights shared will enrich collective understanding and help ensure that the objectives of the workshop are achieved.
Mr Sa’ad Sadik, Head of Department, planning and monitoring INEC Adamawa
listed some of the objectives of the engagement to include; identify State-Specific Electoral Risks.
“Deepen participants’ understanding of the Electoral risk management framework, its application, and its importance in preparing for the 2027 General Election.
“Taking into account local circumstances and emerging threats that may affect the electoral process and promote stakeholder collaboration”, he said.
He also called on the stakeholders to strengthen information sharing in the effective management of electoral risks.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) Kabir Hassan represented ACP Ibrahim Kambra in charge of operations, appreciated the INEC for the engagement at the right time.
He assured of effective collaboration and deployment of sufficient security personnel to all identify risk areas for peaceful election.
Aminat Terry, Department of Planning and Monitoring INEC, Abuja said, the commission would commence data analysis at the security thread Local Government Areas towards ensuring peaceful electoral.
Some of the risks factors identified by challenges the Electoral Office (EOs) include insurgency, kidnapping, communal clashes, hard to reach areas, ballot snatching and huggery.
According to her, the commission will conduct data analysis in all the identified risks areas between Nov. 1st and 6th.
Terry said the commission had been upgraded to new technology to ease some of the challenges faced in the past.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) Kabir Hassan appreciates INEC for the engagement at the right time.
The CP who was represented by ACP Ibrahim Kambra in charge of operations, assured of effective collaboration and deployment of sufficient security personnel to all identified risk areas for peaceful conduct of the elections.
