When We Intend To Conclude Rivers Election – INEC Reveals

October 2016 has been announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the month for the completion of March 19, inconclusive election. INEC while addressing leaders of 28 political parties in the state said it had concern that Rivers people do not have representatives at the national assembly till date. Speaking on behalf of the electoral umpire, INEC National Commissioner in Charge of Operations, Mrs. Amina Zakari, stressed that the commission would do everything within its capacity to ensure that the election does not extent further than the last two weeks in October. She called on politicians in the state to work hand in hand with the electoral body so that the state can meet up regarding election into National Assembly. “We are working tirelessly to ensure that this election that was suspended in some local governments is concluded. We are looking at completing the elections within October. The first week of October is out of it because that week we would celebrate our independence. “The meeting was convened in order to evolve a way to complete the election. Because the election was more of a war, we also need to cool ourselves as well as plan new strategies. “We don’t have a stake in the election; we are only to support democracy to survive in our country. We are giving that period to ensure that we are prepared.” Thanks for reading.

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