INEC Denies Migrating FCT Voters, Explains Split Polling Units

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refuted allegations that voters were moved to new polling units during the recent Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). INEC explained that it created split polling units in venues with more than 1,250 registered voters to reduce congestion, locating them a few metres from the original units and notifying voters via displays, texts and emails. The commission reported that 45% of polling units were open by 8:30 am and all were open by 10:00 am, with voter turnout improving to about 15% compared with 2022. INEC attributed delays in announcing results for Kuje Area Council to difficult terrain and thanked residents for peaceful conduct.

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