Bayelsa poll: INEC, Security Agents Were Highly Professional – Observers

Election Observers and a Coalition of Civil Societies have stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agents deployed for the just concluded governorship election in Bayelsa state showed high level of professionalism, hence the the smooth fair conduct of the poll.

Director, Total Care For Peace and Development Initiative, Comrade Harvart Ededey, who spoke on behalf of the observers group, told newsmen shortly after the declaration of the Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Douye Diri, that the security agencies assigned for the elections carried out their duties with high professionalism.

Comrade Ededey highlighted the bravery of the security men in Yenagoa Ward 5 Unit 20 where they successfully recovered ballot boxes and other materials snatched by political thugs without loosing any life in the process.

While congratulating the winner, the observers and coalition of civil societies commended Bayelsans for not only voting for their choice candidates, but for standing up to defend their votes from any perceived election malpractices.

Meanwhile, no fewer than seven political parties that took part at the just concluded governorship election in the state, have sent their congratulatory message to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Governor of the state, Senator Douye Diri who emerged winner of election.

Speaking with news men shortly after the Governor was declared winner, State Chairman of Action Democratic Party, Hon. Tari Edwin, described the election as one of the most peaceful Governorship election in recent times,despite the apprehension faced by many Electorate, as he commended the electoral umpire for taken the bold step to cancel areas where the BVAs were not used.

Hon. urged all contestants to embrace the result and team up the Governor, in his bid to deliver his campaign promises to the people, for the benefit of all Bayelsans and it’s residents.

State Chairman of the Accord Party, Victor Fisi, frowned at Political parties that condemned the electoral umpire after loosing elections, as he congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission, for their efforts in ensuring a smooth election devoid of manipulation or by-passing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation system, BVAS.