Conduct of a by-election for Katsina north senatorial seat will require at least 7,800 adhoc staff, just as Vice president Yemi Osinbajo is expected at a rally on Thursday


Jibril Zarewa, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Katsina State, revealed the number in a meeting with stakeholders and representatives of political parties ahead of the election.


Many of the staff are recruited from the NYSC and tertiary institutions and undergo training ahead of the polls.


The REC further said all the non sensitive materials have been delivered to the affected 12 local government areas in the constituency, adding that the sensitive materials were presently in custody of the Central Bank of Nigeria.


Zarewa said: “ We are inviting political parties,security agencies, civil society groups and the media to witness the distribution of the materials”.


He said accreditation of voters would begin by 8:00 am on Saturday across the 148 electoral wards in the 12 local government areas.


Police say measures are in place for security.


Vice president Yemi Osinbajo is expected in Daura on Thursday to join a final rally of the APC ahead of voting on Saturday.

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