INEC Fixed Dates For Re-run Election In Rivers State

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed December 10 for the controversial re-run election in Rivers state, according to the report.

It was gathered that the delay in the conduct of the election had attracted the attention of the Senate, which on Wednesday gave the commission an ultimatum to conduct the pending re-run election.

Rivers still has a senatorial, House of Representatives and  also State House of Assembly elections pending.

The Commission also fixed dates for Lagos and  FCT pending elections.

A statement by the electoral body, disclosed that Lagos and FCT re-run poll has been scheduled for  Saturday Dec 3, 2016.

Also, the statement which was signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs Augusta Ogakwu, said the dates were reached after months of consultations with stakeholders.

 “After months of intensive planning and wide consultations, the Independent National Electoral Commission today approved the conduct of the following elections," she explained.