The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC suspending ongoing re-run elections in some constituencies due to what it described as “disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials”.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement issued today in Abuja.
The affected areas are Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State. Suspension of elections in two Polling Units where all election materials were carted away by hoodlums.
“Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State. Suspension of elections in all eight Polling Units where the original results sheets were not available for inspection by voters before the commencement of polls.
“Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State. Suspension of elections in all ten Polling Units in Kunchi LGA due to invasion, vandalization, and disruption by thugs.
Olumekun said the decision of the Commission aligns with the provisions of Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022.
He noted that further necessary measures for the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission’s meeting on Monday.
INEC invited the security agencies to investigate the incidents, while the Commission committed to thoroughly interrogating any breaches involving its officials.
