INEC: Why We’re Postponing Election In 10 Polling Units In Lagos

Abiola Olawale
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the ongoing governorship and state assembly elections in 10 polling units in the Victoria Garden City (VGC) around the Lekki area of Lagos state.

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Segun Agbaje made the disclosure while addressing members of the press at the VGC.

He hinged the decision to postpone the election on the security situation in the area.

According to him, corps members deployed as ad hoc staff on Saturday were hesitant to enter the VGC estate as they alleged that they were held hostage in the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

He said the situation was difficult for security agents to contain hence he and his team had to come to the area.

In his words, “We have eight polling units here with 6,024 registered voters and out of which 5,624 people have their PVCs,” he stated, adding that two other polling units at the estate’s main gate were also affected. Eight here (in the estate) and two outside.

“After due consultation and further directive from the national headquarters that we should remobilise here tomorrow (Sunday) morning by 08:30am to conduct the elections.

“By 08:30am tomorrow (Sunday), we will reconvene here.”

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