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Why INEC declares Anambra Election inconclusive

There has been reaction as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared the Anambra governorship election inconclusive.

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Why INEC declares Anambra Election inconclusive

There has been reaction as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared the Anambra governorship election inconclusive.

However, this is a result of the inability of the commission to deploy staff and materials to the Ihiala Local Government Area, as a result of security threats.The returning officer in the election, Prof. Florence Obi said the election would now hold on Tuesday, November 9, to complement the 20 local government areas election result, already announced.

“We have collated results for 20 local government areas, and Ihiala is still outstanding as the commission was unable to deploy to the area,” Obi said.

“Based on the constitutional provision, the supplementary election will be held in Ihiala. So, we have to conclude the election in Ihiala to be able to conclude the process.

“I plead with you to support INEC, so we can bring this election to a conclusion, to the glory of God. The election for Ihiala will hold on November 9.”

According to Business Day, Obi, a professor, who is also the vice-chancellor of the University of Calabar, Cross River State, announced that the election would be conducted in Ihiala on Tuesday, November 9.

She explained that the election could not be held in the LGA due to security reasons.

Quoting relevant sections of the Electoral Act and the nation’s Constitution, Obi said it would be wrong to announce the result without allowing people in 131 polling units in Ihiala to exercise their civic duties.

According to her, it becomes imperative to bring Ihiala at par with other local government areas to make a declaration of the result.

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