By Kemisola Oye
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has assured Nigerians that nobody will be disenfranchised in the ongoing presidential and National Assembly elections.
He disclosed this a few hours after voting commenced in many parts of the country.
He acknowledged that thugs attacked two different polling units in two states in Nigeria, stealing at least eight BVAS machines.
Briefing newsmen in Abuja, INEC Chairman said voting continued in the two polling areas as backup BVAS machines were provided.
He also said voting was delayed in a part of Niger State due to an attack by bandits in the area,
Professor Yakubu also acknowledged that there was a late arrival of electoral officials and materials in many polling units across Nigeria. He said the Commission would resolve the problem by ensuring that anyone that was in the queue by 2:30 am would be allowed to vote, no matter how long it takes.