INEC Halts Elections In Multiple Constituencies Amidst Chaos And Irregularities

INEC Halts Elections In Multiple Constituencies Amidst Chaos And Irregularities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken the unprecedented step of suspending ongoing bye-elections in certain constituencies and polling units (PUs) due to widespread disruptions and irregularities….READ MORE

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

The affected areas include Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, where elections in two units (Village Hall, EdemUrua 003 in Ini LGA and Village Hall Mbiabong Ikot Udo 003 in Ikono LGA) were suspended after hoodlums carted away all election materials.

In Enugu State, the exercise was halted in all eight PUs of Enugu South 1 State Constituency because original result sheets were unavailable for inspection by voters before the polls commenced. Similarly, in Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State, all 10 PUs in Kunchi LGA experienced suspension due to invasion, vandalization, and disruption by thugs.

“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,” stated Olumekun.