INEC Suspends Bye-Elections Amid Disruptions and Irregularities

 

INEC Suspends Bye-Elections Amid Disruptions and Irregularities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken the decision to suspend ongoing bye-elections in several constituencies and polling units (PUs) across the country due to disruptions and irregularities.


Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, announced this development on Saturday, February 3, amidst the ongoing electoral process in 26 states and 80 local governments.


Olumekun outlined the affected areas, including the Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, where elections were suspended in two units due to the carting away of all election materials by hoodlums. Similarly, in Enugu State, the exercise was halted in all eight PUs of Enugu South 1 State Constituency because the original result sheets were unavailable for voter inspection before polling commenced. Additionally, in Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State, the elections were suspended in all 10 PUs in Kunchi LGA due to invasion, vandalization, and disruption by thugs.


Olumekun stated that INEC's decision aligns with the provisions of Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022. Further actions regarding the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission's meeting on Monday. INEC has invited security agencies to investigate the incidents, and the Commission pledges to thoroughly investigate any breaches involving its officials.

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