INEC

Despite damaged infrastructure, INEC will conduct credible polls, according to Edo Guber

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In the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that the commission is prepared to hold a credible election. Following last Friday’s devastating rainstorm that damaged vital infrastructure at the same INEC headquarters, Yakubu made this promise, promising to rebuild or replace the … Read more

Before the 2027 election, stakeholders in Nigeria want the government to separate INEC

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In order to make INEC more efficient for the general elections in 2027, stakeholders in the electoral process have petitioned the Federal Government of Nigeria to unbundle it. Under the aegis of Youth Electoral Reform Priorities, this was recorded in a communiqué released at the conclusion of the National Multi-Stakeholders Forum on Electoral Reform Priorities. … Read more

Results of the general election in 2023 released by INEC

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The general election report for 2023 has been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the commission, continuing its legacy of openness and transparency over the past four election cycles, publishing the report is the right thing to do. Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education … Read more

Edo governor: INEC must punish candidates and groups for illegal campaigning

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In a stern warning, Anugbum Onuoha, the INEC’s Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, has ordered all candidates and political parties to immediately cease their campaigns for the governorship election or risk sanctions. Noting that parties and candidates were expected to commence campaigning on April 24, the REC made a statement on Monday in Benin stating … Read more

INEC ends its response to the Obi/LP petition and releases papers

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In response to the petition filed before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP), the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, has presented and concluded its defense. After the evidence of the first respondent’s lone witness, Dr. Lawrence Bayode, a Deputy Director in the Information and Communication Technology … Read more

Social media and fake news are listed by INEC as threats to the general elections in 2023

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Social media has been identified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as one of the main threats to the general election of 2023. Mahmoud Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, made this announcement in Washington, DC, at a meeting of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) (IFES) Yakubu … Read more

95 million voters will decide Buhari’s successor in 2023, according to INEC

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor is likely to be chosen in the 2023 election by 95 million voters, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC. This information was revealed by Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, at a gathering held in Washington, DC, by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the International Foundation … Read more

Social media and fake news are listed by INEC as threats to the general elections in 2023

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Social media has been identified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as one of the main threats to the general election of 2023. Mahmoud Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, made this announcement in Washington, DC, at a meeting of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) (IFES) Yakubu … Read more

95 million voters will decide Buhari’s successor in 2023, according to INEC

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor is likely to be chosen in the 2023 election by 95 million voters, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC. This information was revealed by Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, at a gathering held in Washington, DC, by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the International Foundation … Read more

Yobe has more than 78,000 PVCs that haven’t been picked up

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Yobe State said that 78,989 registered eligible residents have yet to get their permanent voter cards (PVCs). Abatcha Bukar, who is the Administrative Secretary of the Commission for the State, told the political parties and other important people in Damaturu about this. Bukar said that out of the … Read more