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Election: INEC halts collation of results in Abia, Enugu

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March 20, 2023

Election: INEC halts collation of results in Abia, Enugu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has temporarily halted further collation of governorship election results in some parts of Abia and Enugu states.

In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Monday, INEC said the entire election process would be reviewed before the results is concluded.

It will be recalled that INEC’s office in Obingwa Local Government Area in Abia State was invaded by thugs on Sunday, March 19, 2023, and its officials were held hostage in relation to the collation of results from the Local Government Area.

Similarly, reports from Enugu State called for a review of the results of the governorship election from the two outstanding Local Government Areas of Nsukka and Nkanu East.

The statement read in part, “The Commission met today, Monday 20th March 2023 and reviewed the conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections held nationwide on Saturday 18th March 2023.

“Arising from the meeting, the Commission took the decision to suspend forthwith further collation of the Governorship election results in some parts of Abia and Enugu states.

“Consequently, the Commission hereby suspends the collation of results in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State and the two outstanding Local Government Areas of Enugu State which are yet to be collated.

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“A review will be undertaken immediately before the process is concluded.

“We appeal for the understanding and patience of voters, parties and candidates in the affected States.”