Plateau State 8th Assembly set another landmark achievement for Persons with disabilities in Plateau state and Nigerians with disabilities as it passed Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission Amendment Bill into law yesterday, 6th May, guaranteeing the true inclusive electoral system as it approaches​ the forthcoming Local Government Election.
The bill which was passed stipulate that:
– At least ONE COMMISSIONER/MEMBER of the electoral body shall be a person with Disability (Inclusion at the Decision Making Level)
– Disability Unit established legally
– Separate que for People with Disabilities at poling units
– Ballot papers, election guidelines shall be printed in braille
– Interpreters to be provided at all poling units
– Among many others..
Congratulations to Plateau state PWDs