Rivers elections: INEC to resume collation of result

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fact-finding committee set up on rivers state election crisis, have revealed that the result of 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) out of 23 had been announced in the Rivers governorship and state house of assembly elections before the collation of result was suspended

Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC on Friday revealed the committee’s report.

According to the commission, the declared results are in its safe custody. It also revealed that declarations and returns were made in 21 state constituencies out of 32 were made prior to the suspension.

The commission, therefore, expresses the commitment to expeditious completion of the collation process where results of the elections have not been announced.

It also said that security agencies at national level and the inter-agency consultative committee at the state level will be engaged for the remaining process.

It, therefore, demands neutrality and professionalism of security personnel in order to ensure a peaceful environment for the completion of the elections.

INEC also said it will engage key stakeholders in rivers state with a view of ensuring a smooth and peaceful completion of the process.

According to the commission, detailed timeline and activities for the completion of the election will be issued on Wednesday 20th of March, 2019.

Attached below is the issued statement