Christy Uba, the acting director-general (DG) of NYSC, addressed corps members at the Mbaukwu/Umuawulu permanent orientation camp in the Awka South LGA of Anambra on Saturday.
Uba witnessed the cultural carnival of the scheme organised for members of 2023 Batch C in the state.
The acting DG said election duty was voluntary for corps members and those who wish to take part as ad-hoc staff must eschew all forms of malpractice that could undermine the integrity of the poll or the reputation of the scheme.
“If you run foul of any electoral law, you are going to prison, NYSC can not cover you up, once they come for you stating that you ran foul of the law, we will surrender you to the state.
“Participation in the election is voluntary. You have a choice to make. But if you have decided to participate, make sure you take part in all the training and sensitisation so that you can understand your role and boundaries.”
