Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has at this time commenced voting in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state after adjusting the voting timeline for the Tuesday supplementary election, to conclude the governorship election.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, in a statement issued on Monday explained that the slight adjustment for the commencement and closing time for the said election was made in line with the commission’s extant rules and regulations.
He said that voting in respect of the supplementary election for Ihiala council area would commence on Tuesday at 10 am. and end at 4 pm.
“This decision, which will be strictly complied with, has been taken, following a careful review of the prevailing situation in Anambra state and is being widely shared with the stakeholders, including security agencies.
“We urge political parties, voters, election duty officials, election observers, the media and the general public to note this slight modification.
“We also appeal to citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly manner to ensure that the election is brought to a peaceful conclusion,” Okoye said