INEC distributes sensitive materials for Rivers senatorial bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated the distribution of sensitive election materials for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, scheduled for Saturday. This crucial electoral exercise aims to fill the vacancy created by the passing of former Senator Barry Mpigi in February.

In Port Harcourt, ballot papers and result sheets were inspected at the Central Bank of Nigeria's zonal headquarters by representatives from participating political parties, including the Action Alliance, All Progressives Congress, Labour Party, and Peoples Democratic Party. This transparency measure was witnessed by INEC officials, ensuring confidence in the integrity of the electoral process.

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We have come to inspect and distribute the ballot papers and the result sheets that we are going to use for the Saturday, June 20, 2026, senatorial bye-election in Rivers State.

Johnson Sinikiem, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, confirmed that the materials were intact and available for scrutiny. "We have come to inspect and distribute the ballot papers and the result sheets that we are going to use for the Saturday, June 20, 2026, senatorial bye-election in Rivers State," he stated. He added, "As you can see, the materials are intact and have not been tampered with."

A total of 858,573 registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots across 1,629 polling units. The election will cover seven local government areas: Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, and Oyigbo. Following the inspection and any necessary objections, the materials will be transported to the respective local government areas and Registration Area Centres in preparation for Saturday's poll.

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As you can see, the materials are intact and have not been tampered with.