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There should be a penalty for INEC reneging on its promises ? Adegboruwa

There should be a penalty for INEC reneging on its promises ? Adegboruwa

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has said that there should be consequences if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fails to fulfill its promises of delivering credible elections to Nigerians.    Appearing on a Channels Television program, the senior lawyer pointed out how the electoral commission which allegedly failed …

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INEC Chairman Mahmood not honest about 2023 elections, Cardinal Onaiyekan

INEC Chairman Mahmood not honest about 2023 elections, Cardinal Onaiyekan

The clergyman accused the INEC Chairman of misleading Nigerians regarding the conduct of the 2023 general elections. Bishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, of not telling the truth regarding the conduct of the 2023 general elections.

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2023 election was compromised, the President should not appoint INEC chairman – Jega

2023 election was compromised, the President should not appoint INEC chairman - Jega

Former chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega has alleged that the 2023 general election was compromised because some officials within the electoral commission carried out some illegal deals after being nominated for the positions based on political bargains.   Jega who made the claim as a guest …

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INEC defends itself with six points after new report claimed its credibility to Nigerians was at an all time low

INEC defends itself with six points after new report claimed its credibility�to Nigerians was at an all time low

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out swinging, after a report on Wednesday, October 18 by The Guardian revealed that its credibility to the Nigerian electorate was very low. The report stated that;-1,209 out of 1,280 elective offices to be decided by court verdict– Free, fair, credible elections …

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Fake news and disinformation threatening elections in Nigeria – INEC

Fake news and disinformation threatening elections in Nigeria - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that fake news and misinformation are threatening elections across the country.   The national commissioner and member of the Information and Voter Education Committee of the Commission, Prof Kunle Ajayi, disclosed this while speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop for members of …

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We?ll transmit Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa election results according to law – INEC

We?ll transmit Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa election results according to law - INEC

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has said that results of the November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayesla states would be transmitted according to the provisions of the Electoral Act.   Yakubu said this in reaction to Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Mr. …

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We?ve reprimanded the official who issued withdrawal letter on Kano governorship appeal – INEC

We?ve reprimanded the official who issued withdrawal letter on Kano governorship appeal  - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the official who issued a letter claiming that the electoral umpire has withdrawn from the ongoing Kano Governorship election petition case, has been reprimanded.    Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee said that the letter …

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