Falana Plays Down Controversy Around 25% Vote Requirement In Abuja, Says FCT 37th State
Femi Falana has downplayed the controversy surrounding the 25% vote requirement in Abuja claiming the Federal Capital Territory is Nigeria's 37th state.
INEC Budgets N3bn For 2023 Election Court Cases
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has budgeted N3 billion to fight election cases, OduNews reports.
PDP rejects Ogun State governorship election results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Ogun State Governorship election, as declared by INEC. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, stated that the results did not reflect the valid votes cast at the ballot box. This article provides a detailed report on the PDP's rejection of the Ogun State Governorship election results, citing violations of the Electoral Act, 2022, and guidelines issued by INEC for the conduct of the election.
Businessman Promises Abia REC Prado SUV Jeep
A businessman, Steven Ukpabi, says he will gift the Abia state resident electoral commissioner, Professor Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti, a Prado SUV jeep.
INEC To Resume Collation Of Abia Governorship Election Results Today
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will resume the collation of the Abia state governorship election results today (Wednesday).
INEC Suspends Collation Of Enugu, Abia Governorship Election Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission has suspended the collation of the governorship election results in Abia and Enugu states.
INEC Removes 100 Ad Hoc Staff Over Alleged Malpractices
Akwa Ibom's INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner announces the removal of 100 ad hoc staff due to alleged election malpractices, while ensuring improved preparations for the upcoming Governorship and House of Assembly elections.
LP, APC Plotting To Bomb INEC Office In Rivers, PDP Alleges
Rivers state PDP has alleged that the Labour party and the APC plan to bomb the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state.
2023 Presidential Election Worst In Nigeria’s History – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that the 2023 presidential election is the worst in Nigeria's democratic history.
INEC Distributes Election Materials Across 20 LGAs In Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission has distributed election materials across the 20 local government areas in Lagos, OduNews reports.
INEC Knocks Bode George For Spreading Fake News
The Independent National Electoral Commission has berated Lagos-based politician, Bode George, for spreading fake news about the agency.
“We Have Nothing To Hide” – INEC Chair, Mahmood Yakubu, Assures LP’s Legal Team
The legal team of the Labour Party met with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to inspect materials used for the presidential polls.
I’m In Court To Challenge Process Of Election Not Outcome – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, says he is in court to challenge the process INEC used in conducting the presidential poll.
170,000 Polling Units Results Uploaded On IReV – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says 170,000 polling unit results have so far been uploaded on the IReV portal.
Seun Kuti labels Obasanjo and admirers as selfish oppressors
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has once again made controversial remarks, this time directing his criticism towards former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his supporters. In a video shared on social media, Seun branded Obasanjo's administration as the worst case of corruption and manipulation of Nigeria's natural resources for personal gain. He accused those who praise Obasanjo of being oppressors who are solely interested in serving their own selfish interests and have no respect for Africa or its people.
Court Orders INEC To Allow Use Of Temporary Voters Cards For Governorship Election
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the INEC to allow the use of temporary voters cards for the governorship elections on March 18th.
INEC To Conduct Supplementary Election In Ado Doguwa’s Constituency
INEC says it will conduct a supplementary election in the constituency of the house of representatives majority leader, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa.
BVAS Data Still Intact – INEC Tells Court
The Independent National Electoral Commission says the data on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System used for the presidential election is still intact.
PDP Accuses INEC of Plotting to Destroy Evidence
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting to destroy evidence contained in the BVAS machine. The PDP alleges that INEC filed a motion seeking to reconfigure the BVAS machines and erase relevant information required by the party to prosecute its case at the Presidential Election Tribunal. Read more here.
Rulings Awaited on Inspection of Presidential Election Materials in Nigeria
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) will deliver rulings on motions filed by the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking permission to inspect materials used for the previous presidential election. The rulings, which will also cover motions filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, will be delivered at 2 pm on Wednesday. The outcome of the rulings will have a significant impact on the admissibility of evidence and the course of proceedings in the election tribunal.