Tag: #DemocracyInAction
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ANAMBRA ELECTIONS SHOW IMPROVED TURNOUT BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has praised Anambra voters for upping turnout to 21.4% in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, doubling the 10.2% recorded in 2021. However, CDD’s Mrs. Seyi Awojulugbe noted turnout remains low, especially among youth, women, and persons with disabilities facing barriers to voting. CDD commended INEC’s high Permanent…
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EKITI PDP CANDIDATE WOLE OLUYEDE LEADS RECONCILIATION WITH FORMER RIVALS
Dr. Wole Oluyede, the freshly minted PDP governorship candidate for Ekiti State’s 2026 election, has kicked off efforts to unify the party by reaching out to his former competitors. Following his primary victory on Saturday, Oluyede met with Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun—the sole female aspirant—at her campaign office in Ado-Ekiti to reinforce peace and solidarity. Oluyede…
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE
APC governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, casts his vote at Polling Unit 012, Umudimala Amaihe, Osumenyi, Nnewi South LGA — walking his talk on election day.📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Obinna Unaeze
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CASTING HER CHOICE!
A voter makes her mark at Afor Agbola II Polling Unit, Awka South LGA — democracy in motion under the Anambra sun.🗳 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Obinna Unaeze TEARS AT THE POLLS 💔96-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Onike weeps after BVAS fails to capture her fingerprint — a poignant reminder that every vote still matters.📸 Photo Credit:…
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ELECTION BUZZ IN AGUATA!
Voters line up early as accreditation kicks off at Central School, Igbo-Ukwu — a calm but determined crowd ready to make their voices heard.🗳 Polling Units 017, 018 & 024 are already buzzing with activity in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, this Saturday.📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Lucy Okechukwu-Osuizigbo
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IMPRESSIVE VOTER TURNOUT HIGHLIGHTS PEACEFUL ELECTORAL PROCESS IN ANAMBRA
The governorship election in Anambra saw remarkable turnout across polling units in Aguata, Orumba South, and Orumba North LGAs, with voters arriving early and patiently awaiting their turn. Most voters were present even before INEC officials, signaling strong civic engagement. Residents like 73-year-old Charles Orazulike praised the efficient voting process aided by the Bimodal Voter…
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EARLY VOTING MARKS SMOOTH START AT AFOR AGBOLA II, ANAMBRA ELECTIONS
The Anambra governorship election got off to an early and orderly start at Afor Agbola II polling unit in Awka South LGA, where voting began at 8:25 a.m. Residents like 73-year-old Raymond Eze expressed joy in fulfilling their civic duty and urged INEC to ensure every vote counts, fostering election transparency and voter confidence. Young…
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INEC REPORTS IMPRESSIVE 98.8% PVC COLLECTION IN ANAMBRA AHEAD OF GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra State 98.8 percent have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the Saturday governorship election. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan called this a “significant achievement” facilitated by the extension of the collection deadline and nationwide accessibility at 326…
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SOUTHWEST REGION CALLS FOR HERITAGE REBIRTH AND UNITY AT CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT SUMMIT IN AKURE
Leaders and stakeholders from the South-West Nigeria region gathered in Akure on Wednesday to urge decision-makers and authorities to prioritize the heritage and unity of the zone. The two-day Citizen-Government Engagement Summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” was organized by Afenifere and DAWN Commission, aiming to deepen democratic processes and…
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LAWYER CHALLENGES INEC’S ₦1.5 BILLION FEE FOR VOTER REGISTER COPIES IN COURT
Lawyer Vincent Ottaokpukpu has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to nullify the ₦1.5 billion fee INEC charged for producing copies of the national register of voters and list of polling units. Ottaokpukpu applied under the Freedom of Information Act to get certified copies…
