LP protesters ask INEC to nullify Nkanu East results, declare candidate winner

Thousands of Labour Party (LP) protesters from across Enugu State have besieged the Enugu Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a peaceful protest.

The protest is not unconnected with the failure of the commission to deal with alleged issues of irregularities in Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state.

Labour party had rejected the results of Nkanu East Local government area where it was alleged that BVAS were not used in the conduct of the election in the area.

The protesters are chanting: “No BVAS, no election! No BVAS no election! We want justice! INEC must comply with the Electoral law!

The protesters also called on the INEC to declare the LP candidate Chijioke Edeoga as winner because the result from Nkanu East violates the electoral Act 2022 and should be considered null and void.

INEC is yet to react to the protest but heavily armed security personnel comprising the Army, Police, NSCDC and others are stationed at various corners, ensuring that peace is maintained.