The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties, candidates, and voters to be of their best behaviors ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State.

The commission cautioned against any form of electoral malpractice or conduct capable of breaching the peace on the D-day.

This was contained in a Friday statement posted on the commission’s official X handle.

It further outlined prohibited actions at polling units, warning that violators would face legal consequences.

One of the banned actions, INEC warned, is contestants campaigning or attempting to influence voters on election day.

It stated; “No candidate shall canvass for votes, solicit for the vote of any voter, persuade any voter not to vote for any particular candidate, or shout slogans concerning the election.”

INEC also cautioned against acts of intimidation, warning that contestants and their supporters must not be in possession of offensive weapons or wear any apparel designed to threaten voters.

“Contestants and their supporters must not be in possession of any offensive weapon or wear any dress or facial decoration calculated to intimidate voters,” it added.

“No one is allowed to exhibit, wear or tender any notice, symbol, photograph, or party card referring to the election, or use vehicles bearing the colour or symbol of a political party by any means whatsoever.

“No contestant, supporter, or voter should loiter without excuse after voting or after being refused to vote; snatch or destroy any election materials, or blare a siren.”

Meanwhile, it confirmed that distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials to the 21 local government areas of the state began on Thursday from the Central Bank of Nigeria office in Awka under tight security.

Saturday’s election will be conducted across 5,718 polling units, and will be contested by 16 political parties, including two female candidates.

Furthermore, 2.7 million registered voters are expected to participate.