The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed a new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakhe, to Akwa Ibom state.
Governor Umo Eno, who welcomed the REC to the state, urged him to remain neutral and be fair in the discharge of his responsibilities.
The governor stated this when the new REC paid a courtesy call on him, at the Government House, Uyo on Thursday as part of his familiarisation tour of the state.
Governor Eno acknowledged the Commission’s record of conducting credible elections over time in the state, describing the recent Supreme Court verdict on the March 18, 2023 guber election in the state as a collective victory and affirmation of INEC’s integrity in the conduct of elections.
“We trust that you will continue to maintain a very neutral stand in your conduct as always.
“For us as a people, we believe that the will of the people should always be respected, and people should vote their conscience in elections.
He observed that elections in Akwa Ibom State have always generally been peaceful, fair and credible and commended INEC for creating the level playing field for such to happen.
The new Akwa Ibom REC, Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakhe, thanked the governor for the warm reception to the state and said his visit was to pay the Governor a courtesy call.
He pledged the continuous determination of the Commission to deepen democratic culture and inclusive electoral processes that would always uphold the will of the people.
