The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended elections in Asari-Toru Local Government Area and Ward 14 in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.

INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for Rivers State, Dr Johnson Alalibo announced this is a statement on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

He cited resistance of voters in the affected areas as reason for the suspension.   Elections in the said areas have been rescheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023.