The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)has suspended ongoing re-run elections in specific constituencies due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.
According to a statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, the affected areas includes two polling units in Village Hall, EdemUrua 003 in Ini LGA and Village Hall Mbiabong Ikot Udo 003 in Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency where election materials were carted away by hoodlums.
In Enugu state, eight polling units were affected due to non availability of original results sheets for inspection by voters before the commencement of polls.
Election was also suspended in all ten polling units in Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State due to invasion, vandalisation and disruption by thugs.
Olumekun said the decision by the Commission to suspend the polls aligns with the provisions of Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022.
He said further necessary measures for the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission’s meeting on Monday.
While INEC is committed to thoroughly interrogating any breaches involving it’s officials, it has invited security agencies to investigate the incidents, Olumekun said
