2023 Elections: Protests Erupt at Abuja Polling Unit as INEC Officials Declare, "No Ink"
Massive protests erupted on Saturday, February 25, at Polling Unit 004 in Jabi Primary School, Abuja after officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that their ink finished.
As reported by Legit.ng's reporter in the area, the announcement immediately triggered protests by eligible voters already in the queue.
Policemen standing afar had to quickly surround the electoral officials to prevent physical attacks.
The presiding officer, however, addressed the voters and said the ink is on the way.
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This further infuriated the voters and the situation degenerated into a shouting match.
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Meanwhile, one of the voters provided an ink, which was immediately rejected by the INEC. officials.
Source: Legit.ng
Jerrywright Ukwu Jerrywright Ukwu is an Abuja-based senior political/defence correspondent. He is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos and the International Institute of Journalism in Abuja. He is also a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He spends his leisure-time reading history books. He can be reached via email at jerrywright39@yahoo.com.
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