The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the suspension of the ongoing re-run elections in Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa lbom State,
Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State and Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State over disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olamekun said this is in a statement on Saturday.
The commission noted that necessary measures for the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission’s meeting on Monday.
It called on security agencies to investigate the incidents.
“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”, it stated.
