The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is hiring donkeys and bicycles to distribute election materials in hard-to-reach parts of Gombe State.
Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state told reporters in Gombe that the difficult terrains were villages located in Yamaltu-Deba and Shingom Local Government Areas.
Ibrahim said the commission had made adequate arrangements in terms of security and conducted massive voter education.
He noted that there was provision for brail ballot papers for the blind and the lepers could use their legs to vote.
Ibrahim said INEC also made provision for magnifier for those that have problem with their sight.
He also said the commission mounted tracking system and monitors for the election process.
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