The Independent National Electoral
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met on
Friday. 15’h February 2019 and reviewed its preparations for the
2019 General Elections scheduled for Saturday, 16’h February 2019
and Saturday, 2nd March 2019.
Following a careful review of the implementation of its
logistics and operational plan and the determination to conduct
free, fair and credible elections, the Commission came to the
conclusion that proceeding with the elections as scheduled is no
longer feasible.
Consequently, the Commission has decided to reschedule the
Presidential and National Assembly Elections to Saturday, 23″
February 2019. Furthermore, the Govemorship, State House of
Assembly and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections
is rescheduled to Saturday 9‘h March 2019. This will afford the
Commission the opportunity to address identified challenges in
order to maintain the quality of our elections.
This was a difficult decision for the Commission to take, but
necessary for the successful delivery of the elections and the
consolidation of our democracy.
The Commission will meet key stakeholders to update them on this
development at 2pm. on Saturday, l6lh February 2019 at the Abuja
International Conference Centre.
Professor Mahmood Yakubu
INEC Chairman