The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that supplementary elections will be held in the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituencies of Taraba State next week.
According to a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, the same exercise will be held in Enugu South 1 State Constituency.
Ahead of the next election, the INEC National Commissioner urged all political parties and candidates to prevail on their supporters and agents to maintain peace during the polls.
The statement reads in part, “Further to our earlier statement in which Wednesday, February 14, 2024, was fixed for supplementary elections in the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State, the Commission hereby announces the full details of the polling units involved in the election and the three local government areas making up the constituency.
“As declared by the returning officer, there are 15 polling units in Jalingo, seven in Yorro, and two in Zing where supplementary elections will be held, making a total of 24 polling units for the constituency.
“The full list and delimitation details of the polling units, including the number of registered voters and Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) collected, have been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms.
“In the case of Enugu South 1 State Constituency, where the election will also be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the names and delimitation details of the eight polling units remain unchanged.
“We call on all political parties and candidates to urge their supporters and agents to maintain the peace during the polls.”
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