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Nigeria vows to announce poll results within 48 hours after voting

Xinhua, February 15, 2015 Adjust font size:

Nigeria's electoral body said Sunday it will announce the presidential and governorship elections within 48 hours after voting.

Speaking at a public sensitization and practical demonstration of accreditation and election processes in northern Kebbi State, Amina Zakari, a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said the new modifications for the 2015 general elections would ensure free, transparent and fair elections.

Zakari said the demonstration was to enable the commission to make amendments in areas of difficulty.

According to her, the demonstration will also enable electoral officers to be familiar with the process of accreditation and smooth election.

She appealed to registered voters to ensure they were in queue on time for accreditation, assuring them that collation of votes would be done properly after voting.

Zakari said changes in the date of the election had enabled the commission to perfect the process.

She also promised that adequate security would be provided at all stages of the elections. According to her, the working relationship between INEC and security agencies is cordial. Endi