The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it has not reached a final decision regarding the delineation of wards within the Warri Federal Constituency.
On Wednesday, some residents protested at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, opposing the suggested ward demarcations in the constituency.
In a statement released on Thursday, INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun clarified misinformation surrounding the proposed delineation of wards in Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South West Federal Constituencies, which was mandated by the Supreme Court’s ruling on December 2, 2022.
The official said, “Following the Supreme Court judgment, 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.”
The INEC official urged representatives of the various stakeholders to submit their observations on the draft report which would serve as the basis for further engagement on the matter.