A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday has granted bail to an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Chukwujekwu Okeke, being held over alleged misconduct during November 16 governorship election in Anambra State.

Okeke (54 years) served as the Electoral Officer for Idemili North Local Government Area during the election.

He was arraigned on November 25 by the police on a one count charge of dereliction of duty contrary to Section 123 (1) (2) and (3) of the Electoral Act, 2010.

The court ordered that Okeke should be allowed on bail at N3million with one surety at the same amount.

The surety, the court said, must be a level 15 civil servant, resident in Abuja.

The court also ordered Okeke to report, on every work day, between 10 am and 2pm, at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), where his case is being investigated.

He is to report at the FCID until the police complete its investigation. Further hearing has been fixed for January 8 next year.