Nigeria’s electoral body said it had put measures in place to ensure the safety of Nigerians during the presidential election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had taken security measures to ensure its staff across the country were safe, Nigerians and candidates too.
Even with this assurance however, not all Nigerians are satisfied with the security measures put in place.
In an exclusive interview with CGTN, an expert from the Roman Institute of Security Studies in Abuja, Dr. Amaechi Nwokolo, expressed concern over recent attacks across Nigeria, including arson incidents, saying they could instill fear among some Nigerians and prompt them not to vote in Saturday’s election.
Nigeria’s presidential election has attracted 73 candidates, with current president Muhammadu Buhari seeking to retain his seat for a second and final term.
Buhari’s biggest challenge will come from a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, who has amassed support from across the country, and is also a northener just like the current president.
In an earlier statement, INEC called on all Nigerian voters to step out to perform their civic duty.
Here’s Dr. Nwokolo’s take on the security situation during the voting period;
