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BREAKING: INEC Postpones Governorship, State Assembly Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the governorship and state assembly elections till March 18.

The forthcoming activity, which was firstly planned for March 11, has been held up by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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According to an official familiar with the matter, INEC cited logistical challenges related to the configuration and transportation of BVAS as the reason for the postponement.

The decision was made during a meeting of INEC directors on Wednesday evening.

The official stated that the exercise would now take place on March 18, as this would allow an redundant week for preparations to be made.

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