INEC Shocker: Saturday poll shifted again in some areas

As predicted by Vanguard, the National Electoral Commission (INEC) again Thursday, postponed some elections for the National Assembly, as the Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega promised that majority of the races would be held as planned Saturday. Jega said about 15 per cent of the races scheduled to be held would be delayed until April 26 as officials don’t have ballots for the races. The remaining races will be held on Saturday as scheduled. We will do our best to revive hope and confidence in the process,” Jega told a news conference broadcast live on television networks and radio stations.. He later added: “We have to keep hope alive.” Jega’s announcement comes after he twice delayed the poll for the National Assembly, Jega halted the election just as voters began casting ballots in some regions. Addressing journalists on Thursday, Jega said there was not enough time to reprint new ballots for those areas, as well as new ballots for regions where political party logos were missing or misprinted. He also blamed domestic and international companies with contracts for the printing for delaying the distribution of the election materials. According to INEC Chairman, those regions not voting Saturday will cast ballots on those races April 26, the same day as the planned gubernatorial election. Courtesy Of: Vanguard