The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reacted to what it described as misconceptions about the proposed delineation of Wards in the Warri federal constituency by the order of the Supreme Court.
DAILY POST reported that youths of the Itsekiri community, Warri, Delta State, during the week condemned INEC over the creation of communities and wards in three local government areas in the state.
During a peaceful protest at INEC’s national headquarters in Abuja, the community opposed the Commission’s delineation, claiming it violated a Supreme Court judgement and disregarded established boundaries by creating unacceptable communities and wards that previously did not exist in Warri.
Protesters were seen carrying various placards with inscriptions
In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun,
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, on Thursday, INEC said it was yet to take action on the matter, adding that consultations are still ongoing.
The proposed delineation affected Wards in Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South West Federal Constituency as ordered by the Supreme Court in its judgement delivered on 2nd December 2022.
The statement said, “Following the Supreme Court judgement, the Commission embarked on extensive consultations from February 2023 to July 2024 involving all the critical stakeholders, followed by fieldwork in all the communities in the three Local Government Areas, culminating in the production of a draft report.
“The Commission held further consultation with stakeholders in Warri last week on Friday, 4th April 2025, where copies of the draft report were presented to the representatives of each of the parties connected with the issue.
“The purpose was to give them the opportunity to raise any concerns they might have. The overall objective was to arrive at an amicable agreement endorsed by all the parties involved.
“Therefore, contrary to the speculations making the rounds, the Commission is yet to take a final decision on the delineation of Wards in the Warri Federal Constituency.
“We urge representatives of the various stakeholders to submit their observations on the draft report, which will serve as the basis for further engagement on the matter.
“Meanwhile, we appeal to all stakeholders in the constituency to refrain from engaging in any activity that could threaten the peace and security of the area.
“The Commission will continue to operate based on fairness, equity, the rule of law, and in full consultation with all stakeholders.”
