Tag: INEC
Anambra Guber: INEC to provide brailed ballot papers for visually impaired voters
Oct. 24, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will provide brailed ballot papers for visually impaired voters in the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. Dr Nwachuku Orji, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra, stated this during a voter sensitisation programme for visually impaired person on Sunday in Awka. The programme was ...FG Accuses Nnamdi Kanu Of Inciting Attacks That Killed 175 Security Personnel, Several Others
October 22, 2021 The Federal Government has accused the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, of using online Radio Biafra to instigate violence that led to the death of at least 175 security personnel and several other citizens. Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, ...Bimodal Voter Accreditation System has nullified Card Reader – INEC Chairman
On behalf of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I would like to extend our appreciation for the invitation to deliver Goodwill Remarks at this very important harmonization meeting. For almost two years, the Commission has interacted with the Senate Committee on INEC and the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, including a retreat ...INEC says Anambra gubernatorial election will debunk all beliefs that it commits electoral fraud
Oct. 16, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election will be embarrassingly transparent as it has put facilities in place to achieve an all inclusive electoral process. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Anambra state, Dr Nwachukwu Orji, made the assertion in Awka, on Saturday during a voter education ...My conscience won’t allow me betray those who gave me shelter – Obaseki speaks of defection rumours
October 14, 2021 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated that he has no intention of returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Obaseki gave the reassurance while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor stated that as a politician of repute, his ...Senate reverses decision on clause for electronic voting, transmission of result, others
Oct 12, 2021 Senate has rescinded its position on clause for voting, transmission of electronic result which empowered Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to determine suitability of transmission of results, subject to approval of National Assembly. The Senate’s decision followed consideration and approval of motion on “Re-Commital of Some Clauses of the Electoral Act repeal and ...State of emergency: Buhari meets with Obiano in Aso Rock
October 7, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed door with Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting came barely 24 hours after the Federal Government had threatened to invoke emergency rule as part of measures to address security challenges and safeguard electoral process in the state. NAN also ...S/East agitation: Come out and address the Igbos, changing the Hausa-Fulani cap with red cap does not address the issue – Sen. Utazi tells Buhari
October 5, 2021 The lawmaker representing Enugu North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Chukwuka Utazi has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to change the way he addresses the people of the south-east region. Utazi made the call on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, adding that the President’s language to the ...LASIEC says no objection made so far in voters register displayed in the State
Sept. 28, 2021 Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) says there has been no objection on registration of persons in the four days of displaying voters’ register in the state. “Since the commencement of the display for claims and objections last Friday, there has been no objection,’’ INEC’s spokesman in the state, Femi Akinbiyi, said. He ...Court adjourns suit challenging Atiku’s eligibility to contest presidency to Dec. 6
Sept. 27, 2021 The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit seeking to challenge former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s eligibility to vie for the office of the president until Dec. 6. Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter following inability of the parties in the suit to regularise their amended processes to accommodate the 5th ...
