EndSARS: INEC postpones by-elections in 11 states
INEC had scheduled October 31 for the conduct of six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies by-elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed all scheduled by-elections in 11 states.
In a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson to the commission, Festus Okoye, said the decision followed the current security situation in parts of the country.
INEC had scheduled October 31 for the conduct of six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies by-elections.
However, there has been a spate of violence in many parts of the country, resulting from the ongoing #EndSARS protest against police brutality #EndSARS.
On Tuesday, soldiers opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate, according to witnesses.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that at least 25 people sustained gunshot wounds and confirmed two deaths from the Lekki shooting.
“INEC met today, 22nd October 2020 with the 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to review preparations for the 15 bye-elections in 11 States of the Federation scheduled to hold on October 31, 2020,” Okoye said.
“On Wednesday, October 21 2020, the Commission notified the nation that having taken cognizance of the current security situation in parts of the country, a meeting with the 37 RECs will be held to evaluate the situation in the States and Constituencies where by-elections have been scheduled.
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