The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has barred many accredited journalists from the collation centre in Awka, the Anambra state capital, where the final results of the disputed governorship election would be announced.
Journalists who got to INEC head office in Awka on Sunday night were shown a list of selected journalists who could go into the collation centre while others were sent back.
Journalists attempted in vain to stage a protest but were threatened by gun carrying policemen and soldiers.
Several journalists were escorted by gun-carrying policemen away from the collation centre.
The telephone number of INEC mouthpiece in Anambra State, Frank Egbo, was switched off.
Several candidates have described the governorship election in Anambra State as a sham. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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How long are we going to continue like this? At 53, in dis 21st century we still can't conduct a credible,violent_free and fair election. God help us
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