The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the conduct of the governorship and State Assembly election in Kwande local government area of Benue State to Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
This announcement was contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Monday.
Recall that the elections in Kwande East and Kwande West LGA had to be suspended due to an inadvertent mix-up of some of the sensitive materials meant for the two state assembly constituencies.
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Okoye said,
“For this reason, voters and stakeholders agreed that the elections should be rescheduled.
“Consequently, the commission issued a statement that a new date will be announced for the elections.
“After further consultation with stakeholders, our Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State, Prof. Sam Egwu, has advised that the state office is ready to proceed with the rescheduled elections.
“Accordingly, the commission approved that the elections shall hold tomorrow, Tuesday 21st March 2023 (today).
“The commission appeals to voters in Kwande Local Government Area to troop out en masse and vote for the candidate of their choice. Similarly, we call on parties and candidates to conduct themselves peacefully.”
