By David Lawani
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has disclosed that following the suspension of collation of results in respect of the 2021 Anambra State Governorship election as announced yesterday, November 7, 2021 by the State Collation/Returning Officer, in compliance with extant laws.
In a statement by Festus Okoye Esq. National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee noting that the decision of the Commission to hold an election in Ihiala Local Government Area on Tuesday, November 9, is in line with extant rules and regulations but has made a slight adjustment to the commencement and closing time for the said election.
Accordingly, the polling in respect of the supplementary election for Ihiala Local Government will commence today at 10 am and end at 4.pm.
His words: “This decision, which will be strictly complied with, has been taken following a careful review of the prevailing situation in Anambra state and is being widely shared with the stakeholders including security agencies.
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“We urge political parties, voters, election duty officials, election observers, the media and the general public to note this slight modification. We also appeal to citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly manner to ensure that the election is brought to a peaceful conclusion”, the statement reads.
