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INEC please help me revisit this issue” – Bride-to-be Begs

As Nigerians woke up to hear the news of the postponement of the 2019 general elections, a bride-to-be, Miss Rita Osawende has begged the Independent National Electoral Commission to review the new…

As Nigerians woke up to hear the news of the postponement of the 2019 general elections, a bride-to-be, Miss Rita Osawende has begged the Independent National Electoral Commission to review the new date for the presidential and National Assembly elections slated for Saturday.

INEC has slated Saturday February 23 for presidential and National Assembly elections and Saturday, March 9 for governorship and state assembly polls.

Miss Osawende whose wedding is slated February 23 told News Agency of Nigeria in Benin City that she shifted the programme from February 16th to 23 because of the polls.

“INEC please help me revisit this issue.

“The original date was fixed for February 16, but as soon as I knew it’s elections day, it was postponed to February 23rd.

“What do I do; all arrangements have been made.

“I have printed and distributed my invitation cards for the wedding. I am so confused,” she said.

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Published February 16, 2019
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