The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has scheduled the governorship and state assembly election in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State for Tuesday, March 21.
The commission made this known in a statement issued by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voters Education Committee.
The statement reads in part: “After further consultation with stakeholders, our Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu has advised that the state is ready to proceed with the rescheduled elections.
“Accordingly, the Commission approved that the elections shall hold tomorrow, Tuesday, 21st March 2023.”
Media Talk Africa reports that the election could not be held in the local government on Saturday following a mix-up of some sensitive materials for the Kwande East and Kwande West state assembly constituencies.
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