“The commission carried over 244,715 uncollected PVCs from the 2019 general election.”
The electoral chief noted that the poor turnout may be attributed to the suspension of telecommunication networks in 17 of the 34 LGAs of the state.
The House of Assembly declared the seat vacant and called for by-election, following the long absence of the occupant.
The electoral body said it was “warning eligible people in the South-East to avoid last minute rush. A stitch in time saves nine.”
The ad hoc staff failed to return election materials and devices used for the gubernatorial election in Anambra on November 6, 2021.
