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Concerns Over Transparency and Integrity A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has rejected the outcome of the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, citing concerns over the transparency and integrity of the process. The election, which declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the winner, has come under…
Obaseki Forced Out of INEC Premises by DIG Frank Mba Benin City – It was a dramatic scene at about 4:10 am when Governor Godwin Obaseki was forced out of the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin by DIG Frank Mba. Obaseki had entered the premises unannounced at around 2 am,…
Comrade Paul Agu, a Principal Assistant Registrar PAR, in the Senate Office of ESUT on Wednesday emerged the University Branch Chairman of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators, ANUPA.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Edo and Ondo State Governorship Elections. The tenure of the Governors of Edo and Ondo States will end on November 11, 2024, and February 23, 2025, respectively. Edo State Governorship Election: Ondo State Governorship Election: These timelines and schedules…
The Electoral Institute’s Training Department has taken proactive steps to prepare Electoral Officers, Assistant Electoral Officers (Operations), and Heads of Legal Departments for the upcoming Imo State Governorship Election, scheduled for November 11th, 2023. The training Programme, which began on September 25th, 2023, aims to equip these officials with essential skills and knowledge to effectively…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed its preparations for the forthcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023. As part of its preparations, INEC will conduct a mock accreditation using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and upload polling unit results to the INEC Result…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, emphasized the pervasive issue of corruption in Nigeria’s electoral system during his address at the 57th annual convention and 67th anniversary of The Gospel Faith Mission International. Held at the Gospel City in Ogun State, the event centered around the theme, ‘The Roles of the Church in Nation Building at…
In a recent statement released on their official Twitter handle, @inecnigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged both the positive aspects and challenges faced during the 2023 General Election. The Commission has expressed its awareness that certain aspects of the election are currently being litigated at various election petition tribunals, and, thus, they…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, convened a crucial post-election review meeting with Collation and Returning Officers to evaluate the 2023 General Election and discuss potential reforms for future elections. Addressing the attendees at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu welcomed the participants,…