By-elections: Strong voter participation as 4.6m voters in 26 states, 80 LGAs decides

  • Nigeria’s electoral body has released the voter statistics for Saturday’s February 3 by-elections
  • According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 4.6 million voters will decide their preferred candidate
  • The commission also revealed that elections will be held in 80 local government areas in 26 states

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

Today’s by-elections in Nigeria will see the participation of 4,613,291 individuals who have obtained their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs).