Nigeria, June 9 -- The Nigerian Presidency has denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu or the federal government interfered in the ongoing ward delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State, insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains constitutionally independent in carrying out its responsibilities.

The clarification follows escalating tensions over the implementation of a Supreme Court-backed delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency, which has triggered protests, political disputes and disruptions to oil and gas operations in the area.

Responding to PREMIUM TIMES' enquiry on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, s...