INEC expresses readiness for Feb. 3 re-run in Anambra

By Felix Oti, Awka

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the weekend has stated its readiness for a credible House of Representatives rerun across 21 polling units in Anambra state on February 3rd, 2024.

The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra state, Dr Elizabeth Agwu, during a media interactive session held in Awka assured the residents, especially voters that their votes would count, adding that none would be intimidated or disenfranchised.

According to Agwu, “The rerun would be held at 16 polling units at Nanka (Orumba North Council Area)  to determine the winner of Orumba North and Orumba South federal constituency and 5 polling units at Nnewi (Nnewi North Council Area) to determine the winner of Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency.”

She added that the total numbers of voters at affected polling units in Nnewi North were 97,438 while that of Orumba North stood at 161,914 voters.

“Do not be compromised. Vote for the best candidates that can represent you well. Do not say you won’t vote again because anyone is leading before. If you know the candidate you voted for before is still the same person you will vote for, come out to vote for him or her again. If you want to vote for another candidate, you are free to do so too. The election is going to be free, fair and credible.

“You will not be intimidated or molested by anyone. There will be enough security. Do not allow anyone to use you as a thug or escape goat. There will be no room for manipulation, vote buying or vote selling. The 2022 INEC electoral Act is against this and you will be prosecuted. All the candidates can still mobilise votes but political campaigns end two days before the election date,” she added.