The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the release of its Supervisory Presiding Officer, Ms Ebehireme Blessing Ekwe, who was abducted on the eve of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the HOD Voter Education & Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), INEC, Bayelsa State.
The Commission thanked all those who acted and showed concern in ensuring the safe release and return of the officer.
The statement read: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bayelsa State Office is pleased to inform stakeholders and concerned citizens of Nigeria that the INEC Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO) earlier abducted on the eve of the election has been freed and the officer is doing fine.
“The Commission wishes to thank all those who acted and showed concern in ensuring the safe release and return of the officer”, the statement said.
