Sokoto: INEC set for re-run in 46 polling units

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sokoto State office has expressed its readiness for rancour-free re-run elections in 46 polling units within the state.

Recalled that following the appeal court nullification of some of the elections in the state which the INEC subsequently fixed February 3rd, for the re-run according to judicial pronouncement across the country.

A statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the public affairs officer of the INEC office in Sokoto, Muhammad Hassan Ka’oje, said the Court ordered re-run elections in the 46 polling units across Yabo/Shagari federal constituency, Bodinga North and Tambuwal west state constituencies of the state.

While assuring electorates in the affected polling units of adequate preparation to ensure everyone exercises their franchise, the statement noted that only voters with permanent voter cards that are registered in the affected polling units are qualified to vote in the election.

“Please, note that only voters with permanent voters cards that are registered in the affected polling units are qualified to vote in these elections.

“BVAS will also be deployed for accreditation and voting. The election will start at 8:30 am and end by 2:30 pm.

“However, those on the queue on or before 2:30 pm will be attended to,” he added.

Meanwhile, the statement further called on political parties to commence their campaigns from January 5 and end by February 1, 2024, in accordance with the provision of the law.