The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared the Anambra governorship election inconclusive.
This is because of the inability of the commission to deploy staff and materials to Ihiala local government area, as a result of security threat.
Returning officer in the election, Prof. Florence Obi said the election would now hold on November 9, to complement the 20 local government areas election result, already announced.
Obi said: “we have collated results for 20 local government areas, and Ihiala is still outstanding as the commission was unable to deploy to the area.
“I plead with you to support INEC, so we can bring this election to a conclusion, to the glory of God. The election for Ihiala will hold on November 9.”
She said the constitution provides for a candidate to secure both the highest number of votes cast and 25 per cent of votes cast in at least two-third of the local government areas of the state to declare the winner.
“Based on constitutional provision, supplementary election will be held in Ihiala. So we have to conclude the election in Ihiala to be able to conclude the process.
AS THINGS STAND
We have results from all local govts apart from Ihiala LGA which remains outstanding.
APC — 42,942
APGA — 103,946
PDP — 51,322
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