The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed
15 senatorial and state bye-elections earlier planned to hold in 11 states.
INEC said the elections, slated for October 30, were
postponed over the current security situation.
This was contained in a statement by INEC’s spokesperson,
Festus Okoye, on Thursday.
Part of the statement read, Accordingly, the commission has
decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine
state constituencies.
“This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the
Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to
postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the
peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or
that it is impossible to conduct the election as a result of natural disaster
or other emergencies.
“The commission will continue to monitor the situation in
all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders, and meet
again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for
the election.”
Breaking News: #INEC Postpones Bye Elections in 6 Senatorial Districts, 9 State Constituencies. pic.twitter.com/RWiUomBsC6
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) October 22, 2020
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