PDP, LP, ADC leaders demand fresh polls; wants Yakubu to step aside
Three parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have demanded a fresh election, describing the February 25 presidential election as “irretrievably compromised”….
PDP agents, others stage walkout during Presidential election results collation
Two agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, among others stormed out of the National Collation Centre for the presidential election results at the International Conference…
INEC accredits 229 groups, 146,913 domestic, int’l observers for 2023 elections
February 21, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has accredited 229 groups bringing 146,913 observers to the 2023 general elections. Addressing the observer groups on Tuesday in…
Pre-election litigation: INEC one of the most litigated against agencies in Nigeria, joined in 1,241 cases
February 10, 2023 …Solicits NBA’s support in handling numerous electoral cases The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought support of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in handling its numerous…
Naira re-design won’t affect 2023 general election- CBN
Emmanuel Oloniruha The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says naira re-design won’t affect the 2023 general election, as it will provide required cash and other supports needed for smooth conduct…
INEC urges registered voters to participate in Saturday’s mock accreditation
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged registered voters in the 436 designated Polling Units (PUs) nationwide to participate in the Saturday mock accreditation with the…
Yakubu at Chatham House, insists no plans to postpone elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there are neither considerations of nor plans for postponement of the 2023 general elections, insisting that the fixed dates are sacrosanct. The INEC…
INEC Has Completed Policy For Diaspora Voting Pending Legal Provisions – Yakubu
January 17, 2023 The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says the electoral body has concluded a policy on diaspora voting. The Federal Government, in…
INEC says 2023 elections may be cancelled, postponed: Here’s why
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday said if the rising insecurity was not monitored and dealt with, it may lead to cancellation or postponement of 2023 elections in some…
Election: INEC assures corps members of security
January 6, 2023 The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission will continue to place premium on the security of corps members on election duty….