INEC Confirms Over 4 Million Voters

Nigeria’s electoral body has released the voter statistics for Saturday’s February 3 by-elections.

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 4.6 million voters will decide their preferred candidate.

The commission also revealed that elections will be held in 80 local government areas in 26 states.

Today’s by-elections in Nigeria will see the participation of 4,613,291 individuals who have obtained their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs).

The elections are being held to fill vacancies in the national and state assemblies caused by the death or resignation of members.

INEC has confirmed that 4.6m voters in 80 LGAs of 26 states can participate in Saturday’s by-election.

The election appeal tribunals have mandated rerun elections in specific constituencies or polling units (PUs).