The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the suspension of ongoing re-run elections Kunchi/Tsanyawa in Kano state, Enugu South in Enugu state due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.
In a statement signed by INEC national commissioner and chairman information and voter education committee Sam Olumekun said the affected areas are Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State.
According to INEC, the suspension of elections in all ten Polling Units in Kunchi LGA is due to invasion, vandalization, and disruption by thugs.
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It also announced the suspension of 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.
Also, the electoral emfire has 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.
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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.
