Election 2020: EC Extends Its Declaration Time

The Electoral Commission has rescinded its decision to declare the results of the election at 5 pm, Tuesday.

According to a press release, the new time for the announcement will be "communicated shortly."

"The Commission has continually reiterated that transparency, integrity, and fairness are the yardstick by which it conducted the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

As such, to ensure that the declared Presidential results are 100% accurate and reflective of the will of the people, the Commission entreats the Public and all Stakeholders to exercise patience as the collation process continues in the presence of Political Party agents and election observers" the statement further added.