The Independent National Electoral Commission has been forced to delay decision on Imo North senatorial election.
According to a statement signed by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Member, information and Voter Education Committee, the commission committee that reviewed the election has concluded work. However, the ex parte order served on the commission, according to Haruna has placed an embargo on further action on the matter.
Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu. the All Progressives Congress candidate had instituted the case against INEC a day after it set up Committee.Tribunal: INEC allay fears of petitioners The statement reads: “Further to our statement of 4′ April 20l9 on the setting up of a Committee by the Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate the veracity or otherwise of allegations of misconduct in the Imo North Senatorial election, the Commission wishes to inform the public that the Committee has completed its assignment.“The order. issued by the Federal High Court Abuja on 9* April 20l9.
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