The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided an update on the suspension of elections in certain locations in Kogi State, Nigeria.
The suspension was due to the completion of result sheets before the commencement of voting in these areas.
This was contained in a statement signed by National Commissioner & Member Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna stating that the most significant incident occurred in nine out of ten wards in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area (LGA).
Similar incidents were also reported in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi, and Okene.
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Results from the affected polling units have been accounted for in Form EC40G for the four LGAs.However, in Ogori/Magongo LGA, only the result of Oshobane Ward II, which consists of eight polling units and 2,264 registered voters, has been collated.
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The election in the other nine wards, involving 59 polling units and 15,136 registered voters, remains suspended.In accordance with Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and Clause 59 of INEC Regulations and Guidelines on the Conduct of Elections 2022, a fresh election will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the affected polling units.
The statement partly read, “The decision to hold fresh elections is subjected to the Returning Officer’s determination of the application of the Margin of Lead Principle.
“However, this decision is without prejudice to our avowed commitment to follow the audit trail of personnel and materials to ascertain those who may have been complicit in undermining the process and apply appropriate sanctions where necessary.
“The Commission wishes to reiterate its assurances to voters in Kogi State that their votes will continue to count and their wishes respected.”
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