Edo 2020: INEC reassures of credible election, says choice of the electorates will determine the outcomeÂ
Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the electorates that their votes will count. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu…
We stand with Edo people to condemn plot to derail the democratic order – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday said that the people of Edo state would resist any attempt by anybody to tamper with the state governorship election schedule for Sept….
Obaseki claims there were about 12 attacks on the PDP, says there’s massive fear Edo election will be manipulated Â
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the Edo governorship election, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday expressed belief that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), would conduct free,…
INEC fire incident disheartening, unwholesome- Gov Akeredolu
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described as unfortunate and worrisome the fire incident that destroyed 5,141 card reader machines at the Akure headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission…
INEC describes Akure fire as a setback, says no life lostÂ
No life was lost in the fire incident that occurred at the Akure headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday evening. The inferno destroyed no fewer than…
Edo 2020: INEC Chairman sends ‘neutrality’ message to electoral officers
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the commission’s officials in the 18 local government areas (LGAs), of Edo to be neutral and professional in…
Judicial reforms: Buhari wants criminal trials to end within 12 months
President Muhammadu Buhari says there is need to put in place rules stipulating that criminal trials up to the Supreme Court must end in 12 months. Laolu Akande, Senior Special…
Edo: INEC to use 2019 voter register, 1,726,738 voters eligible
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will retain the 2019 Edo voter register for the governorship election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Johnson Alalibo, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Edo,…
Edo 2020: INEC warns political tension may lead to declaring a state of emergency
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the fierce political tension brewing in Edo ahead of the September 19 governorship poll may lead to a declaration of a…
Bayelsa Guber poll nullification: INEC may respond to some of the issues raised by Petition Tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it may respond to some of the issues raised by the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal when it is availed of the…