As inec conducts supplementary elections in five states
A timely topic!
As you mentioned, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has conducted supplementary elections in five states in Nigeria. Here's a brief rundown of the situation:
Background: The supplementary elections were necessitated by the inconclusive results of the February 25, 2023, presidential and National Assembly elections in five states: Imo, Plateau, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Sokoto.
Reasons for supplementary elections: In these states, the number of registered voters exceeded the number of votes cast, leading to inconclusive results. INEC, in accordance with the Electoral Act, was required to conduct supplementary elections to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Supplementary elections held: On March 18, 2023, INEC conducted supplementary elections in the five states, with voting taking place in 18 local government areas (LGAs) and 45 polling units.
Key highlights:
- Imo State: Supplementary elections were held in 12 LGAs, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning 10, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won 2.
- Plateau State: Voting took place in 6 LGAs, with the APC winning 5 and the PDP winning 1.
- Adamawa State: Supplementary elections were held in 4 LGAs, with the APC winning 3 and the PDP winning 1.
- Bauchi State: Voting took place in 5 LGAs, with the APC winning 4 and the PDP winning 1.
- Sokoto State: Supplementary elections were held in 3 LGAs, with the APC winning 2 and the PDP winning 1.
Next steps: The results of the supplementary elections will be collated and announced by INEC, which will then declare the winners of the presidential and National Assembly elections in the affected states.
The supplementary elections were generally peaceful, with reports of minor incidents and technical issues. However, the outcome of the elections may still be subject to legal challenges and controversies.