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Anambra Governorship: INEC Reschedules Election In 65 Polling Units

November 16, 2013

In another evidence that today’s governorship election in Anambra State was marred by extensive irregularities, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced this evening that it has rescheduled voting in 65 wards in the town of Obosi till tomorrow (Sunday).

In another evidence that today’s governorship election in Anambra State was marred by extensive irregularities, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced this evening that it has rescheduled voting in 65 wards in the town of Obosi till tomorrow (Sunday).

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Obosi is in Idemili North local government area of the state till tomorrow (Sunday). The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Chukwuemeka Onukogu, made this known in a statement released to journalists in Awka, the Anambra State capital. Mr. Onukogu, a retired professor, said the rescheduled election will hold tomorrow at the Obosi registration area, ward 07, between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. “We are sorry for any inconveniences experienced,” said the INEC official.

He also urged the supporters of all political parties to get prepared for the rescheduled polls ahead of tomorrow and ensure that peace prevails. SaharaReporters learned that more an overwhelming majority of the more than 600 registered voters in the affected area were unable to vote today as fewer than 100 potential voters found their names on the voters list. In addition, voting in the area was marred by the absence of voting materials, including incomplete voters' registers and absent result sheets.

Earlier today, many of the voters had defied the scorching sun to gather at polling booths, but were unable to vote because their names could not be found.

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