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Anambra election: Presiding officer collapses at polling unit

An Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presiding officer fainted during the governorship election in Anambra State on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

The incident occurred at polling unit 005 in Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The presiding officer, Blessing Egoigwe, fainted at the heat of complaints by crowd of people and confusion as a result of malfunctioning of BVAS.

The INEC official was later rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Anambra election: Obi loses polling unit to APC

More than 470 voters were denied the right to cast their votes at Enugwu-Ukwu Community ward 2 polling unit 005 in Njikoka Local Government Area.

The malfunctioning of the BVAS and difficulty for the machine to recognise voters cards of newly registered voters caused the uproar.

Blessing Okoye, 18 year old and first-time voter, said she was denied the opportunity due to lack of functional BVAS that failed to capture her fingerprint.

Okoye, who said she was pained over the challenge and felt demoralised in the process, urged INEC to improve the system.

“My hope to vote to a candidate of my choice was dashed by INEC today,” she lamented.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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