The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the House of Assembly election for Orhiomwon Constituency II inconclusive.
It said the election was marred by violence, ballot box snatching and non-functional card readers
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Emmanuel Alex-Hart, who addressed reporters yesterday, said a report would be submitted at the INEC headquarters in Abuja and a decision would be taken thereafter.
Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chris Azebamwan said the party would study the facts before coming up with a decision.
Azebamwan noted that INEC has the constitutional powers to conduct elections, but the party would challenge the decision if it has no legal backing.
Spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chris Nehikhare declined to comment on INEC’s decision.
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