Nigerians on social media were left shell-shocked when the INEC National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu revealed that more than 4,000 machines were affected in a recent flood in the state.

The electoral body has had to battle with its credibility after the 2023 presidential elections a section of voters believed was rigged.

Ahead of the governorship election slated for September 2024, Yakubu assured that despite the flood, the electoral body is committed to a transparent and inclusive electoral process that pushes the boundaries of credible and inclusive elections. He stressed that the polls will be hitch-free.

He said, “Although we had an unfortunate flooding in our office in Edo State, over 4000 machines were affected, but we deployed our technical staff, and we have already recovered over 3500 machines.

“It seems like it’s an off-cycle election. We will call for additional support from neighboring states, so in terms of machines, rest assured that we have enough. We are going to recover from Edo, and rest assured that we won’t suffer any encumbrances at all.”

The reports have generated mixed reactions on social media. Many users believe it is a smokescreen for the electoral body to carry out its malicious activities.

See some reactions below

Davido simply said: "lol"

officialokokobioko wrote: "500 billion about to be shared"

daddysokoh said: E don set rigging is that u flooding us?

Verydarkblackman commented: Here he goes yet again

pereegiofficial wrote: Nigeria the movie: which season be this?

sparklight433: If we can just be like Kenyans... Nothing breaks unity, they're afraid of us coming together! But we are not ready. Tribalism and religion is throwing us apart. THEY ARE AFRAID OF US!

ayo_blockchain commented: It is actually true, where the government put the INEC office is now aflood area. But I know say them add small Maggie join