INEC suspends re-run elections in 20 PUs in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, Kano
Politics
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the ongoing re-run elections in 20 polling units in specific constituencies in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Kano states.
It said this was due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.
The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, on Saturday in Abuja.
The affected constituencies according to Olumekun include Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom; Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State; and Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State.
Olumekun said that elections in 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, have been suspended.
In Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State l, Olumekun also announced the 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.
For Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State, he said that the commission also suspended elections in all 10 polling units in Kunchi LGA due to invasion, vandalisation and disruption by thugs.
According to him, 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,” Olumekun said.
The commission had earlier said it was monitoring and investigating reported cases of disruption in the ongoing re-run and by-elections in the three states.(NAN)
T.S
-February 3, 2024 @ 18:21 GMT|
Related Posts
Reps minority caucus commiserates with stampede victims
THE Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged the government, at all levels, to take targeted actions to...
Read More2025 budget will bridge infrastructure deficit – Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Monday said that the borrowing envisaged in the 2025 budget was targeted at providing critical infrastructure....
Read MoreYahaya Bello threatens to sue online media over alleged comment against Tinubu
FORMER Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has threatened to sue persons behind an online media, Daily Excessive, over alleged fake...
Read MoreMost Read
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Keep abreast of news and other developments from our website.