Kogi: INEC to Conduct Supplementary Elections in Okene, Adavi, Ogori-Mangogo LGAs
By Ozumi Abdul
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will conduct supplementary election in some wards and local government areas in the Kogi Central senatorial district.
This was made known on Sunday in a press statement signed by the commission’s National Commissioner on Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.
According to Haruna, the commission’s decision was a reaction to the suspension of election in the affected locations, where results sheets were reportedly completed before the commencement of voting on Saturday.
He said the most critical incident happened in nine out of 10 wards of Ogori/Mangogo Local Government Area.
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“We received reports of similar and other incidents in Adavi (5 Polling Units in Okunchi/Ozuri/Onieka Ward), Ajaokuta (5 Polling Units in Adogo Ward), Okehi (1 Polling Unit in Eika/Ohizenyi Ward) and Okene (5 Polling Units in Obehira Uvete Ward). Results from the affected Polling Units have been accounted for in Form EC40G for the four LGAs.
“However, in the case of Ogori/Magongo LGA, only the result of Oshobane Ward II with eight Polling Units and 2,264 registered voters has been collated. Election in the other nine Wards (Eni, Okibo, Okesi, Ileteju, Aiyeromi, Ugugu, Obinoyin, Obatgben and Oturu) involving 59 Polling Units and 15,136 registered voters remain suspended. In line with Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and Clause 59 of INEC Regulations and Guidelines on the Conduct of Elections 2022, fresh election will be held on Saturday 18th of November 2023 in the affected Polling Units.
“The decision to hold fresh elections is subject to the Returning Officer’s determination of the application of the Margin of Lead Principle. However, this decision is without prejudice to our avowed commitment to follow the audit trail of personnel and materials to ascertain those who may have been complicit in undermining the process and apply appropriate sanctions where necessary.
“The Commission wishes to reiterate its assurances to voters in Kogi State that their votes will continue to count and their wishes respected,” the statement partly read.
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