Inec suspends electoral process in rivers state

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According to reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the electoral process in Rivers State, Nigeria, due to widespread violence and disruptions during the ongoing governorship and state assembly elections.

The suspension was announced by INEC's National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Okoye stated that the commission took the decision after observing the violence and disruptions that marred the elections in some parts of the state, which made it impossible for the electoral process to continue.

The suspension means that the elections in Rivers State will not proceed until further notice, and INEC will work with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for the elections to resume.

This development is likely to have significant implications for the electoral process in Rivers State and the country as a whole, as the state is a key battleground in the ongoing elections.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!