The official says the commission would investigate security challenges witnessed in some states.
Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, addressing a stakeholders meeting on 2019 General Elections postponement, in Abuja on Saturday . 01462/16/2/2019/Sumaila Ibrahim/BJO/NANThe Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday said there would be no extension of voting time in the Governorship, State Houses of Assembly and FCT Area Council elections.
Mr Okoye said that INEC was pleased to report that the electoral process started as scheduled and the Smart Card Reader proved its functionality and efficiency by successfully authenticating voters within a short time at polling units across the country.He said the commission would investigate and report to security agencies security challenges experienced by some states for necessary action.
Mr Okoye said the commission had not received any report on cases of underage voting in this year’s elections. Speaking on the low turnout of voters in the FCT, Mr Okoye said the commission would take a decision. The News Agency of Nigeria , reports that the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu monitored activities around the FCT and the INEC office in Abuja.
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