INEC uncovers 93,000 ghost voters in Anambra

 Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has revealed that more than 93,000 ghost voters have been uncovered in Anambra State, south east Nigeria ahead of the gubernatorial election in the state later in the year.

Professor Jega made the revelation in Abuja during a stakeholders conference with media professionals and civil society organisations on voter register optimisation. He told the gathering that the figure represented 5.6 per cent of the total voting population in the state. He said the commission would soon commence prosecution of those involved in the act.

“INEC has identified 93, 000 cases of ghost voters in Anambra State, which represents 5.6 per cent of the voting population in the state. We are commencing prosecution of those involved,” Jega revealed.

He debunked claims that INEC might adopt electronic voting during the 2015 general elections. Rather, he said if the necessary things were put in place, INEC might adopt electronic voting system in 2019, pointing out that “many countries are moving towards electronic voting.”

Culled from The Sun