The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, Anambra State workplace, has declared its readiness for a hassle-free re-election of the elections in 21 polling stations throughout the state.
After the Court docket of Attraction annulled the primary elections on the involved polling stations within the state, the INEC mounted February 3, 2024 for the re-election.
Elizabeth Agwu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC within the state, throughout a media engagement concerning the re-election held on the fee workplace in Awka on Thursday, assured registered voters of their security.
Agwu urged voters to return out en masse throughout the Home of Representatives repeat election to be held on February 3, 2024 at 21 polling stations within the state.
She added that safety is not going to be a problem as each human and materials assets, together with safety brokers, have been deployed within the areas the place the elections will probably be held.
She additional assured voters that their votes would rely, including that nobody could be intimidated or disenfranchised.
Agwu mentioned: “The re-election will happen in 16 polling stations in Nanka in Orumba North Native Authorities Space to find out the winner of Orumba North and Orumba South Federal Constituency.
“Elections and 5 polling stations may also be held in Nnewi, Nnewi North Native Authorities Space to find out the winner of Nnewi North and Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituencies.
“The whole variety of registered voters on the affected polling stations in Nnewi North stands at 97,438 whereas in Orumba North that stands at 161,914 voters.
“Don't let your self be compromised. Vote for the most effective candidates who can symbolize you effectively. Don't say you received't vote once more as a result of somebody was in cost earlier than. If that the candidate you beforehand voted for remains to be the identical particular person you will vote for, come out once more and vote for her or him.
“If you wish to vote for one more candidate, you’re free to take action. The elections will probably be free, truthful and credible. You’ll not be intimidated or harassed by anybody. There will probably be sufficient safety. Don’t permit anybody to make use of you as a felony or a scapegoat.”
She added that the committee has taken measures to make sure that there is no such thing as a room for manipulation, vote shopping for or vote promoting.
“The INEC Electoral Act 2022 is in opposition to vote shopping for or manipulation and anybody caught will probably be prosecuted. All candidates can nonetheless mobilize votes, however political campaigns finish two days earlier than the election date.
“Please notice that solely voters with everlasting voter playing cards registered within the involved polling stations are certified to vote in these elections.
“BVAS may also be used for accreditation and voting. The election begins at 8:30 am and ends at 2:30 pm. Nonetheless, those that queue on or earlier than 2.30pm will probably be served,” she added.
