With the last minute postponement of the presidential and national assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today, Nigerians have been left dazed and confused.
The announcement, coming a few hours to when the general elections would have commenced on Saturday, February the 16th, comes in spite of the months-long preparation and coordination by election stakeholders.
The elections have been moved up a week to Saturday, February 23.
Here’s what some areas and polling centres in Lagos and Ogun states look like in the aftermath of the Commission’s surprise decision in the early hours of Saturday.
(Photos by Dele Onatade)
NYSC members returning home after they were told election has been postoned at Ado Odo Otta Local government secretariat, Ogun State on Saturday, Feb. 16
Deserted Ado Odo Otta LG secretariat where INEC supposed to distribute voting materials
Commercial tryclist and motorcyclist operating at low key at tollgate Otta after the postponement of the election.
Commuters stranded at the tollgate Otta after the postponement of the election.
Yam sellers carrying on their trade after the election postponement at Oke Odo market in Lagos
Market activities paralysed at Shade Tinubu market in Lagos in anticipation of the election
Ever busy Lagos Abeokuta expressway experienced low turnout due to the postponement of the election
NNPC filling station under lock and key in anticipation of the election
Shoprite Otta outlet under lock due to the postponement of the election
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