“This happened in Idemili North and South. About seven were carted away.”
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra State, Nwachukwu Orji, has confirmed reports of ballot snatching and disruptions in some polling centres in the state.
Orji revealed this while speaking on Channels Television on Saturday.
The REC said there were reported cases of ballot snatching in some polling units in Idemili Local Government Area.
He stated further that over seven ballot boxes containing hundreds of ballot papers were carted away by hoodlums.
“There were cases of ballot snatching during the election. Some thugs came and disrupted the process and took away the ballot boxes.
“This happened in Idemili North and South. About seven were carted away.”
Orji also said there were areas where INEC officials were denied entry, which delayed the exercise. He, however, said he would not consider it a major security challenge.
“I wouldn’t consider it a major security challenge because the election was relatively peaceful. It was even surprisingly peaceful for some people because of fears of attack and all.”
When asked if votes in the affected areas will be cancelled, he said “that is a decision that will be taken after but for now the process must finish.”
