Why INEC suspends Rivers bye-election
Obo Effanga, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Rivers, who announced the suspension in a terse statement, cited widespread violence as reasons for the suspension.
The bye-election was conducted by the INEC to fill the vacancy left by former state Assemblyman, Victor Ihunwo, now Chairman, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
Effanga stated that because the exercise was marred by widespread violence, it was suspended in accordance with Section 26 of the Electoral Act 2010.
“INEC has decided to suspend the election forthwith,’’ he said
Effanga, however, did not give a new date for the bye-election.
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