The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is satisfied with the conduct of the recently concluded Rivers State gubernatorial election.
The commission which met yesterday and reviewed the conduct of the just concluded Rivers State collation exercise, expressed satisfaction with the outcome and commended the security agencies for their professionalism, which ensured the peaceful conduct of the exercise.
In a statement issued by the INEC National Commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the commission commended the political parties, domestic and international observers, other stakeholders and the people of Rivers State for their support and understanding which paved the way for the speedy and orderly conclusion of the exercise.
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However, the commission said it will conduct supplementary elections in Gokana 129.086 17 219 41 SC/872/RV, Opobo/Nkoro 7.344 5 20 2 SC/883/RV, Ahoada West 36.692 10 47 30 SC/860/RV and Abua/Odual 88.561 13 SC 33/ SC/857/RV with a total of 261, 683 voters.
Meanwhile, the commission also deliberated on the conduct of lmo North Senatorial District election held on 23rd February and 9th March 2019.
It noted a number of issues arising from the election and set up a committee to look into them.
“The committee is to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of allegations of misconduct in the election. It is also to advice the commission on whether its procedures were complied with by officials. The committee is to submit its report on Wednesday 10th April 2019,” the statement added.
