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Rivers state is notorious for violence, especially during elections. As a result, 6 persons have been reported dead from three different LGAs during the recent National Assembly Elections holding in the state.
In addition, INEC has suspended the elections in 8 LGAs in the state due to violence and the prevention of electoral officials from distributing election materials.
The areas where INEC suspended elections are Eleme, Khana, Gokana, Andoni, Bonny and Tai. Apart from Bonny, the remaining areas are in Rivers South East Senatorial District where Senators Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Olaka Nwogu of PDP are locked in fierce contest for the senatorial seat.
On Sunday morning, INEC announced it had suspended elections in 2 more LGAs.
“It has also become necessary to suspend the elections in Etche and Asari-Toru Local Government Area, for the same reason," INEC said in a statement.
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In addition, INEC has suspended the elections in 8 LGAs in the state due to violence and the prevention of electoral officials from distributing election materials.
The areas where INEC suspended elections are Eleme, Khana, Gokana, Andoni, Bonny and Tai. Apart from Bonny, the remaining areas are in Rivers South East Senatorial District where Senators Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Olaka Nwogu of PDP are locked in fierce contest for the senatorial seat.
On Sunday morning, INEC announced it had suspended elections in 2 more LGAs.
“It has also become necessary to suspend the elections in Etche and Asari-Toru Local Government Area, for the same reason," INEC said in a statement.
ThisDay Live
