The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that there will be supplementary elections in some constituencies in Rivers state on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
The confirmation is contained in a statement issued by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye.
The statement reads “The commission met on Thursday April 4, 2019 and reviewed the conduct of the just-concluded Rivers State collation exercise. The commission expressed satisfaction with the outcome and commended the security agencies for their professionalism which ensured the peaceful conduct of the exercise.
“It also 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.
“However, supplementary elections will be held in some areas on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in line with the timetable released by the commission. The constituencies are Gokana, Opobo/Nkoro, Ahoada West and Abua/Odual.”
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