Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has alleged that thugs are planning to bomb the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the headquarters of the 13 local government areas of the state.
Umahi said this during a press briefing in Abakaliki on Thursday.
“I have also been told that there are plans to bomb lNEC local government headquarters offices. My major concern is that we have free and a fair election on Saturday. There were few things we noticed on 15th February that were not in the character of Ebonyi people,” Umahi said.
He also condemned an attack by hoodlums at the vice chairman of Ikwo local government area, Regina Iteshi.
“Inserting objects in the private parts of the vice chairman of Ikwo. Justice may be delayed, but the law must take its full course. Yesterday, I visited Izzi and saw the faces of defenceless father and mother whose son was killed, and their houses burnt down.
“All those who participated in the killing of the young man and burning of houses will never go scot-free. Politicians are behind the killings and burning down of houses. My promise to all the victims, the young man that was killed and other six others, all those behind it must be brought to book.
“I appeal there should be no reprisal attack. I have ordered that anybody that wants to kill our people should be shot at sight. People must be allowed to exercise their right and vote for whom they want to vote for.
“Let me also warn INEC. I learnt that certain political party wants to cancel election. That they will go from polling booth to another killing people. If you are INEC worker, discharge your duty according to the electoral law,” Umahi said.
