The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed this year’s general elections by one week.
The chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who cited logistics and operational glitches for the shift, told newsmen at the commission’s headquarters after about six hours marathon meeting with the National Commissioners, that “this is inevitable.”
Consequently, the commission has decided to reschedule the Presidential and National Assembly Elections to Saturday, 23ed February 2019.
“Furthermore, the Governorship, State House of Assembly and FCT Area Council election is rescheduled to Saturday, 9th March 2019.
“This will afford the commission the opportunity to address identified challenges in order to maintain the quality of our elections,” Prof. Yakubu said.
He said it was a difficult decision for the commission to take, but necessary for the successful delivery of the elections and the consolidation of the nation’s democracy.
He added that the commission will meet key stakeholders to update them on this development today at 2pm at the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC).
Daily Trust
Daily Trust
