Protest In Imo Over Absence Of INEC Officials In Two Councils

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reportedly failed to show up at Ohaji Egbema and Owerri West Local Government Areas in Imo State.

The residents took to the street to protest the unavailability of the electoral officers in their communities, claiming that their absence has disenfranchised them from participating in the 2023 general election.

Some of the residents said INEC officials were yet to be seen at the polling units across the LGAs.

INEC Reveals Why Voting Was Delayed In Parts Of The Country

Meanwhile, INEC has disclosed why the opening of polling units was delayed by election officials in some parts of the country.

According to the commission, insecurity in some states led to delays as well as logistics issues.

This was disclosed in a briefing by the INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday.