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INEC Postpones Elections in 10 Polling Units In Lagos

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed Saturday’s governorship and State Assembly elections in 10 polling units in the Victoria Garden City (VGC) in Lekki area of Lagos State.

The elections have now been slated to hold on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

READ MORE: Candidates anxiously wait as INEC begins upload of governorship, Assembly poll results

This may not be unconnected with issues of violence and logistics challenges that hindered the polls.

The Commission restated commitment to ensure all eligible voters aren’t disenfranchised.

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