The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken decisive action by announcing the suspension of elections in specific areas of Kogi State, citing reported incidents of electoral malpractices.
The Commission disclosed that it received reports from its officials in the state, highlighting concerns over the completion of result sheets before voting as a significant issue leading to this decision.
The affected locations, as outlined by INEC, include Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ogori/Magongo, Okehi, and Okene Local Government Areas. Of particular concern is the serious nature of incidents in Ogori/Magongo, impacting nine out of ten Registration Areas.
In a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner & Member of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC expressed its dissatisfaction with the situation, stating, “This is entirely unacceptable.
Any result not emanating from the Commission’s process in the Polling Units will not be accepted.”
Emphasizing a commitment to not rewarding misconduct, the Commission announced the suspension of the election in the nine Wards in Ogori/Magongo LGA, including Eni, Okibo, Okesi, Ileteju, Aiyeromi, Ugugu, Obinoyin, Obatgben, and Oturu.
INEC assured a thorough investigation into incidents in other Local Government Areas, with outcomes and the way forward to be announced within the next 24 hours.
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