BREAKING... INEC Suspends Re-Run Elections In Enugu South, Ku chi/Tsanyawa, 2 Polling Units In Ikono/Ini
By Our Reporter
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces the suspension of ongoing re-run elections in specific constituencies due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.
The affected areas include Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State of two Polling Units (Village Hall, EdemUrua 003 in Ini LGA and Village Hall Mbiabong Ikot Udo 003 in Ikono LGA) where all election materials were carted away by hoodlums.
In Enugu state, elections were suspended in Enugu South 1 State Constituency in all 8 polling units where the original results sheets were not available for inspection by voters before the commencement of polls just a selections were so suspended in all 10 polling units in Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State due to invasion, vandalization, and disruption by thugs.
The decision of the Commission aligns with the provisions of Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022. Further necessary measures for the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission's meeting on Monday.
INEC invites the security agencies to investigate the incidents, while the Commission commits to thoroughly interrogating any breaches involving its officials.
