The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Corps members against tampering with the BVAS machines ahead of the elections starting on Saturday.
Bauchi State NYSC coordinator, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, gave the instruction in Bauchi on Wednesday during the sensitisation programme organised for the corps members participating in the general elections.
According to her, the machines should not be tampared with even if they are faulty.
She said the call became imperative in order not to give electorates any impression that the corps members were trying to manipulate the electoral process, which might lead to serious problems.
She added that rather than make any adjustments when the machine developed any technical glitch, they should hand the BVAS machine to the technical officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, present at the polling units.
“I will advise all those involved in the elections to ensure that they have what to eat. What I am saying in essence is that people may use anything to draw you. You may be sleeping and other things would be taking place without your knowledge. So, please, ensure that you equip yourselves properly,” she advised the corps members.
Also speaking at the programme, an assistant director from NYSC headquarters in Abuja, Mr Ateli Samson, said efforts were being made daily to ensure that corps members are safe before, during and after the elections.
He, however, assured them that INEC would make effective provisions for their feeding and admonished them not to violate any electoral law.
