Tag: #ElectoralReform
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TUC DEMANDS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF UWAIS REPORT FOR ELECTORAL REFORM
At a recent public hearing on the new Electoral Act 2025 bill, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo called for the full adoption of Justice Mohammed Uwais’ recommendations to fix Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking through TUC official Tolulope Akinyoye, Osifo stressed that credible elections must reflect the true will of the people and backed…
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YAKUBU RESIGNS AS INEC CHAIRMAN, HANDS OVER TO AGBAMUCHE-MBU
Mahmood Yakubu stepped down as INEC chairman to allow fresh leadership take charge ahead of crucial elections. At a brief handover, Yakubu handed over to senior commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu as acting chair, hoping the new leader can quickly settle into Nigeria’s complex electoral landscape. Yakubu reflected on 10 years of reforms, including biometric voter registration…
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FORMER RIVERS GOV OMEHIA OPPOSES STATE POLICE, CALLS FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS
Warns state police could be abused by governors, proposes elected INEC leadership and fiscal federalism. Sir Celestine Omehia argues against state police in Nigeria, citing governors’ incompetence and risk of political misuse during elections. In his new book, he advocates for retaining INEC but making its leadership elected and constitutionally funded for true independence. Omehia…
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ACTIONAID NIGERIA URGES RENEWED ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
From voice to action—calls for real democracy, transparency, and justice in Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria’s Dr. Andrew Mamedu urged all levels of government and citizens to move beyond words to real accountability, highlighting ongoing democratic challenges like the Rivers state crisis. He called for reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strong legislative oversight, judiciary boldness, and swift…
