Court declares Rivers rerun election panel ‘unconstitutional’
The panel was raised by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to probe allegations of violations.
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The panel was raised by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to probe allegations of violations.
The staff are accused of taking part in efforts to manipulate the outcome of the polls.
Results of the two last legislative constituencies have been declared.
INEC said indicted officials would be dealt with appropriately.
A police investigation indicted the governor of paying bribe to INEC officials.
Mr. Wike asks the commission not to probe the conduct of the elections.
The elections were characterized by irregularities and marred by violence which claimed lives including police officers.
The commission has Justice Chinwendu Nwogu as Chairman.
The Rivers rerun elections witnessed several acts of violence and electoral malpractices.
Results from nine constituencies are still being expected.
The police set up an investigation team to review the death of the officer.
APC's Magnus Abe already clinched the third district.
Mr. Mohammed, a deputy superintendent of police, was killed during an ambush at Omoku, Onelga LGA.
The Army said it was not partisan during the elections.
There were reports of malpractices aided by security operatives.
Elections were scheduled to hold in five units of Ward 12.
INEC denies deploying fake result sheets.
“We note with concern the rising tension in Rivers State ahead of elections on 10 December."