INEC Clarifies Ward Delineation In Warri Constituency, Says No Closing Choice But

This clarification follows alleged hypothesis and misinformation surrounding the implementation of the Supreme Courtroom judgment delivered on December 2, 2022.

The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) has dismissed circulating misconceptions concerning the proposed delineation of wards within the Warri Federal Constituency, clarifying that no last determination has but been taken on the matter.

This clarification follows alleged hypothesis and misinformation surrounding the implementation of the Supreme Courtroom judgment delivered on December 2, 2022.

In an announcement issued on Thursday, April 10, 2025, by INEC Nationwide Commissioner and Chairman of the Info and Voter Training Committee Sam Olumekun, the Fee reaffirmed its dedication to a good and clear course of in delineating wards throughout Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South West Native Authorities Areas.

“Our consideration has been drawn to the deceptive narratives in regards to the proposed delineation of Wards in Warri North, Warri South and Warri South West Federal Constituency as ordered by the Supreme Courtroom,” Olumekun said.

Following the apex court docket’s directive, INEC initiated an intensive session course of with all crucial stakeholders from February 2023 to July 2024.

This section concerned detailed fieldwork in all affected communities, resulting in the preparation of a complete draft report.

In the meantime, on Friday, April 4, 2025, the Fee held a further stakeholder engagement in Warri, throughout which copies of the draft delineation report had been formally offered to representatives of the varied events concerned.

In response to Olumekun, this step was geared toward fostering inclusivity and making certain that each one stakeholders had the chance to boost considerations and recommend revisions earlier than a last determination was made.

“The aim was to provide them the chance to boost any considerations they may have. The general goal was to reach at an amicable settlement endorsed by all of the events concerned,” Olumekun defined.

He said that opposite to well-liked hypothesis, INEC has not concluded the delineation course of. Stakeholders have been urged to submit their observations on the draft report, which can kind the idea for additional engagements and attainable changes.

“We urge representatives of the varied stakeholders to submit their observations on the draft report which can function the idea for additional engagement on the matter,” he mentioned.

INEC additionally appealed to all stakeholders inside the constituency to keep up peace and keep away from any actions that might jeopardise the safety and stability of the realm.

“The Fee will proceed to function primarily based on equity, fairness, the rule of regulation, and in full session with all stakeholders,” he added.