INEC postpones elections in 10 polling units in VGC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the elections in the Lekki area of Lagos State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the governorship and State Assembly elections in 10 polling units in Lagos State.
INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Segun Agbaje, who disclosed this to journalists at the VGC, said this was due to reported cases of violence and disruption of the election process in the area.
He said that the elections has been rescheduled for today.
He said, “We have eight polling units here with 6,024 registered voters and out of which 5,624 people have their PVCs,” adding that two other polling units at the estate’s main gate were also affected. “Eight here (in the estate) and two outside,” he noted.
“After due consultation and further directive from the national headquarters that we should remobilize here tomorrow (Sunday) morning by 08:30am to conduct the elections.
“By 08:30am tomorrow (Sunday), we will reconvene here,” he added.