The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC) says a total of 5368 result sheets going to ward 17 (Koluama) in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state were lost in a boat mishap.
The statement signed by Wilfred Ifogah, head of Voter Education and Publicity, also said Supervising Polling Officer, SPO, assigned to Registration Area- 06 (Ossioma) in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa state had been abducted while waiting to board a boat at Amassoma Jetty.
“We wish to confirm that a boat carrying election personnel to Registration Area-17 (Koluama) in Southern Ijaw LGA capsized.
Fortunately, no life was lost as all the election personnel numbering 12 and the boat operator were rescued”
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“We lost our result sheets, power banks and luggage containing personal effects of staff.”
“The total number of registered voters in the affected Registration Areas is 5368, and the number of PVCs collected is 5311. INEC is trying to ensure the conduct of election in the affected area.”
On the abducted SPO, Ifogah said security agencies have been notified.
Meanwhile, in Yenagoa, the state capital, sporadic gunfire was heard in the Kpansia area and in Brass, there were fears as residents woke up to gunfire around 3.00am.
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