No Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment for By-elections, Clarifies INEC Director

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it is not recruiting ad hoc staff for the upcoming by-elections.

The clarification was made by an unnamed director of the commission, who emphasized that the electoral body is not opening any portal for the recruitment of ad hoc staff.

The director further stated that the commission would be using its permanent members of staff in the affected states for the conduct of the elections.

This decision is aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient election process, as the commission believes that its permanent staff members are well-equipped to handle the responsibilities associated with the by-elections.

This announcement comes in the wake of recent rumors and misinformation circulating on various social media platforms about the recruitment of ad hoc staff for the by-elections.

The director urged the public to disregard any such information and to rely only on official communication from the commission.

By making this announcement, the commission hopes to prevent confusion and misinformation among the public, and to ensure that the by-elections are conducted in a transparent and credible manner.

The commission remains committed to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that the public has access to accurate and reliable information about the upcoming by-elections.