The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to postpone the 15 bye-elections in 11 states, slated for next week Saturday, October 31, over the #EndSARS Nationwide protests.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Festus Okoye, said on Wednesday in Abuja that the commission is not oblivious of the current mood of the nation, the security situation, natural disasters and other emergencies reported in parts of the country.
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According to him, the supplementary elections consist of six senatorial and nine state house of assembly seats.
Okoye said that the vacancies were due to death and resignation of previous members and that INEC has been engaged in meticulous preparations for the bye-elections for several weeks in its determination to continue to deliver free, fair, credible and safe elections for Nigerians.
“However, the commission is not oblivious of the current mood of the nation, the security situation, natural disasters and other emergencies reported in parts of the country.
“The commission has been monitoring these situations regarding their possible impact on the smooth conduct of the bye-elections,” Okoye said.
He said that the commission will tomorrow, Thursday October 22 hold a meeting with the 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to evaluate the situation in the states and constituencies where bye-elections have been scheduled.
He said the outcome of the meeting will be communicated to the public afterwards.
