Anambra poll latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Anambra State governorship election:

Latest Update: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the election inconclusive. According to INEC, the election was declared inconclusive due to the low turnout of voters in some areas, which affected the overall credibility of the election.

Reason for Inconclusive Election: INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, explained that the election was declared inconclusive because the margin of lead between the two leading candidates, Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was less than the total number of cancelled votes.

Cancellation of Votes: A total of 53,000 votes were cancelled in 18 polling units across the state due to various irregularities, including the use of unauthorised materials and the presence of unauthorized persons in the polling units.

Re-run Election: INEC has announced that a re-run election will be held in the affected areas to determine the winner of the election. The date for the re-run election has not been announced yet.

Reactions: The two leading candidates, Andy Uba and Valentine Ozigbo, have both reacted to the declaration of the election as inconclusive. Uba has called for a re-run election, while Ozigbo has rejected the declaration and called for the cancellation of the election.

Security Concerns: There are concerns about security in the state ahead of the re-run election. The Anambra State Government has assured that adequate security measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of voters and electoral officials.

International Observers: The election was observed by international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The observers have expressed concerns about the irregularities that marred the election.

National Assembly: The National Assembly has called for the cancellation of the election, citing irregularities and violence that marred the exercise.

These are the latest updates on the Anambra State governorship election. I will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.