INEC Sensitises Adamawa PWDs Ahead of 2027 Polls
Daji Sani in Yola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized a one-day sensitization programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Yola ahead of the forthcoming national elections. The
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized a one-day sensitization program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Yola, ahead of the upcoming national elections. The workshop aimed to inform PWDs about the electoral process and address the challenges they face during voting. Speaking at the event, Alhaji Nura Mohammad, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Adamawa State, stated that the commission is dedicated to ensuring that no eligible voter is prevented from casting their ballot due to disability.
The workshop was designed to educate PWDs about their rights and prepare them for any hurdles they might encounter at polling stations.
The REC emphasized that INEC is prepared to provide full accessibility to all individuals with disabilities when they go to vote. INEC has been informed about various types of disabilities and has made necessary arrangements to cater to them. Representatives of PWDs were briefed on the importance of obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before attending their respective polling units.
INEC has supplied Braille ballot guides for visually impaired voters and magnifying glasses for those with visual impairments. Additionally, Form EC30 PWD with written instructions and posters have been provided to those with hearing impairments. Mohammad further revealed that INEC is collaborating with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and Cluster Heads, who now act as intermediaries between institutional provisions and community awareness for voters with disabilities.
Following the workshop, Sani Sabo, the Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), expressed gratitude to INEC for considering the concerns of PWDs in the electoral preparations. Sabo, represented by his Vice-Chairman Mohammad Dalatu, stated that the association will carry the sensitization to the grassroots level to inform their constituents. They are pleased that INEC has included them in the electoral process and are eager to cast their votes.
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