By Ezekiel Dontinna
In its efforts to ensure fair and transparent Local Government Council Elections, Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), has introduced the use of Electronic Components with Voter’s Verification Software.
The PLASIEC Chairman, Plangji Daniel Cishak, disclosed this yesterday while delivering his address at the Stakeholders Meeting, organised by the Commission ahead of the October 9 Local Government Council Elections, held in Jos, the State capital.
The Chairman disclosed that since swearing-in, they had prioritised engagement with stakeholders across all 17 local government areas for them to gather insights and input from the people of citizens to understand their expectations and concerns.
He, therefore, disclosed that, “this election will also mark a significant milestone in the history of PLASIEC, as we are introducing electronic components for the first time, including a state-of-the-art Voter Verification Software developed exclusively by our ICT team.
“This innovation is designed to ensure that only eligible voters can cast their votes, a crucial step toward making sure that the voices of the Plateau people are heard and respected”, Cishak assured.
The Chairman, reiterated that they have established contacts with various election observers who would monitor the electoral process and providing an additional layer of transparency and credibility.
He, earlier, expressed appreciation to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for entrusting them with the immense responsibility of overseeing this crucial electoral process and promised to justify the confidence placed in them assuring that, they were committed to ensuring a free, fair, and credible election.
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