Abia state inec latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abia State:

2023 General Elections

  1. INEC fixes dates for 2023 elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, including Abia State. The elections will hold on February 25, 2023, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, and March 11, 2023, for the governorship and state assembly elections.
  2. INEC begins distribution of PVCs in Abia: INEC has commenced the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters in Abia State. The exercise is ongoing at designated centers across the state.
  3. INEC warns against vote buying: INEC has warned against vote buying and selling in Abia State, urging voters to resist any attempt to bribe them to vote for a particular candidate.

Previous News

  1. INEC declares Abia governorship election inconclusive: INEC declared the 2019 Abia governorship election inconclusive due to the margin of victory between the two leading candidates, Okezie Ikpeazu and Uche Ogah. The election was later declared won by Ikpeazu.
  2. INEC fixes date for Abia rerun election: INEC fixed March 9, 2019, as the date for the rerun election in Abia State, following the declaration of the governorship election as inconclusive.
  3. INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials in Abia: INEC began the distribution of sensitive materials, including ballot papers and result sheets, to various locations in Abia State ahead of the 2019 governorship election.

Other News

  1. Abia INEC office attacked by hoodlums: The INEC office in Abia State was attacked by hoodlums in 2020, resulting in the destruction of electoral materials and equipment.
  2. INEC seeks cooperation from Abia residents: INEC has appealed to residents of Abia State to cooperate with the commission to ensure a peaceful and successful conduct of elections in the state.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking the official INEC website or other reputable news sources.