Voters Call for Extension as Rain Stalls Enugu North Bye-Election
Last update: June 20, 2026
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Just when voters thought they had time, the skies opened up over Enugu North and suddenly, the ballot became the least of some people’s worries.
A heavy downpour has thrown the ongoing senatorial bye-election in Enugu North into disarray, leaving many eligible voters stranded and unable to cast their ballots, cbinews.tv reports.
The rain began at around 3pm, catching out residents who had either left polling units or were yet to arrive.
Charity, a resident of Nru in Nsukka LGA, told newsmen she had gone to her Ugwu Nkwo polling unit early, but materials hadn’t arrived. “I then returned home. I wanted to rush back, but the rain started. I won’t go back again. Goodluck to whoever wins. I did my best,” she said.
Over at another unit, Monica Onah explained how the downpour scattered voters. “When it started, we moved to an enclosure, but already, our queue was disorganised. But the main thing that forced me to leave was to take care of my household. Our roof is leaking, and I should be home to avoid damage in my house,” she told cbinews.tv.
The situation has led to calls for more time. Chika Ojobo, a resident of Ibagwa in Igboeze South LGA, wants INEC to extend the exercise beyond Saturday.
“Electoral materials did not arrive early at some units, especially in Udenu,” he explained to cbinews.tv. “With the tensity of this rain, the downpour will not end too soon. Many people haven’t voted. The best is to extend the voting time beyond today. The fault is partly from INEC for not commencing the voting as stipulated in its timetable.”
Meanwhile, the state police command maintains that the process has been largely calm. Commissioner of Police, CP Bitrus Giwa, said while touring affected areas: “So far, the election process has remained peaceful and orderly, with no reported security breaches or significant complaints. Security agencies continue to maintain a strong presence across the senatorial district to ensure a safe, free, fair, and credible electoral process,”.
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