INEC reschedules Anambra guber election in 65 polling units

INEC chairman, Atahiru Jega.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday rescheduled the Anambra governorship election in 65 polling units in Obosi, Idemili North local government.

The commission said in a statement in Awka that the election would hold in the area on Sunday.

“Due to serious logistics and related challenges, the INEC wishes to inform all political parties, the electorate and the general public that it has rescheduled the election for Obosi Registration Area of Idemili North Local government Area.

“The election in the ward will now take place tomorrow, Sunday, 17th November, 2013 in all the 65 polling units,’’ the statement signed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof. Chukwuemeka Onukaogu, said.

Mr. Onukaogu said the accreditation of voters would commence at 8 a.m. in all the 65 polling units while voting would begin at 12:30 p.m.

He regretted any inconveniences the rescheduling might cause members of the public.

(NAN)