INEC Cancels Voting in 7 Polling Units in Kogi, Gives Strong Reason
- The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday, February 25, cancelled the voting process in seven polling units in the Kogi state
- This is because thugs disrupted the voting process of the Kogi East Senatorial District in some affected areas
- Two polling units were cancelled in Anyigba, while five others were annulled in the Omala community of the state, according to INEC
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The election process in seven Kogi East Senatorial district polling units have been cancelled, with two polling units cancelled in Anyigba, Dekina council area, and the other five in Omala council area in Kogi State.
According to reports, one cancelled unit is Unit 01, Abejukolo ward in Omala LGA.
Thugs allegedly disrupted the polling units, firing shots into the air and causing panic, resulting in an abrupt end to the voting process, The Nigerian Tribune reported.
Source: Original
Daily Trust report added that thugs disrupted these polling units, shot into the air and caused massive panicking, leading to an abrupt end to the voting process.
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INEC suspends election in 141 polling units, gives reason
Voting has been suspended in no less than 141 polling units in Bayelsa state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The commission's chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this, adding that the postponement was necessitated due to the disruption in the voting process.
Speaking on Saturday, February 25, at a media briefing with newsmen at the collation centre in Abuja, in the ongoing electioneering.
Hundreds of PVCs Found in Lagos Hotel on Election Day, see video
Hundred of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) have been allegedly discovered in a hotel at ago palace way, Ilasamaja, Oshodi Isolo local government area, Lagos State.
This was made known through a viral video sighted by Legit.ng on Saturday, February 25, shared by a Twitter user @UbongabCardinal on Friday night, February 24.
The tweet sighted by Legit.ng reads thus:
"If your PU is in Oshodi/Isolo and you’re yet to collect your PVC, Please rush to Nobis Hotel, Ago Palace way, Ilasamaja, Lagos State, to pick yours.
"OBIDIENTS refuse to be perturbed and quietened, we’re wining this election."
Source: Legit.ng
