Anambra Bye-Election: Lawmaker Calls For Sanction Against INEC Officials Found With Thumbprinted Ballot Papers
The lawmaker representing Aguata two Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Tony Muobike, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to investigate, and if found culpable, punish INEC officials found with thumbprinted ballot papers at Aguata High School, Ekwuluobia during Saturday Anambra South Senatorial bye-election.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Hon. Muobike raised the alerm while monitoring the exercise at Primary School Umuona, in his community,
The lawmaker, who is a member of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Situation Room in the local government area, said such practice should be avoided; as it is capable of destroying democracy.
Muobike however commended peace conduct of the exercise in other Polling Units monitored, but noted low turnout of voters.
At Council Hall, Achina, Polling Unit 012, the Member Representing Aguata One Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Education, Hon. Anayo Okpalaeke, said INEC lived up to expectations, election peaceful, but marred by voter apathy.
At Central School Igboukwu, the Chairman of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Services, AIRS, and leader of Soludo Support group in the community, Dr. Greg Ezeilo, who commended voters’ turnout at Polling Units visited, said the election was peace, expressing optimism that the wish of the people will prevail.
