Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said that elections would not hold in 240 polling units, spread across 28 states, citing insecurity as reason.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Monday at a meeting with leaders of political parties.
He said; “There are 240 poling units without registered voters spread across 28 states and the FCT.
“They range from one polling unit to 12 polling units in the states and FCT, except Taraba and Imo State with 34 and 38 polling units respectively.
“No new registrant chose the polling units and no voter indicated interest to transfer to them during the last CVR mainly for security reasons. This means that no election would be held in these poling units.”
Meanwhile, the Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC, has kicked against any postponement of the election, saying under no condition should the polls be shifted.
IPAC Chairman, Sani Yabagi, said Nigerians would resist any attempt to postpone the election.
“Mr Chairman, under no circumstances should this election be postponed,” IPAC said.
