Kogi Bayelsa Polls: Centre Advises Persons With Disabilities On Security - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (J.T)
November 5, 2019
ANon-governmental organisation, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, CCDhas advised Persons Living With Disabilities, PLWDs in Kogi and Bayelsa Statesto ensure that their security is guaranteed before going out to cast theirvotes on November 16th.
TheExecutive Director of the centre David Anyaele who gave the advice whileaddressing newsmen in Abuja said it was important for the Independent NationalElectoral Commission, INEC to collaborate with relevant security agencies toensure their safety to and from the polling stations.
TheExecutive Director, while delivering a summary report on the assessment ofprovisions for PLWDs in INEC preparation for the forthcoming elections,recommended that PLWDs cast their votes within their vicinity.
Anyaelesaid that provision should be made for more accessible polling stations andpolling booths, especially for people using wheel-chairs. He added that thereshould be provision for sign language interpreters and other specialists toassist PWDs during elections.