Abuja, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the comprehensive details for the upcoming supplementary election in the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State, scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024. In addition, the suspended election in Enugu South 1 State Constituency will resume on the same date.
The supplemental election in Taraba State will be held in particular Polling Units within the three Local Government Areas that make up the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, according to a recent notification from INEC. The Returning Officer announced that there will be a total of 24 Polling Units—15 in Jalingo, 7 in Yorro, and 2 in Zing—where the extra elections will be held.for the entire Constituency.
To ensure transparency and accessibility, INEC has uploaded the complete list and delimitation details of the Polling Units to provide information on the number of registered voters and Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) collected. The Commission said this information is accessible on the Commission’s official website and social media platforms.
The eight Polling Units in the Enugu South 1 State Constituency, where elections were previously postponed, have the same names and boundaries. INEC has advised all political parties and candidates to remind their agents and followers to keep the peace throughout the voting process.
This notification is a part of INEC’s continuous efforts to maintain openness, guarantee a seamless election process, and resolve any issues that might have caused the polls in Enugu to be suspended. The Commission requests cooperation from all parties involved and restates its commitment to holding free, fair, and credible elections.
INEC underscores the need of nonviolent engagement and compliance with electoral protocols as Nigerians get ready for these pivotal political occasions. In the upcoming elections, Taraba and Enugu will be the focus of national attention as voters exercise their political rights.
