Tag: #INEC
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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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FEDERAL HIGH COURT HALTS PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION, RESTRAINS INEC FROM RECOGNITION
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from monitoring or recognizing the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan. Justice James Omotosho’s judgment held that the PDP did not comply with essential legal requirements for conducting the convention. The suit that led…
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FORMER PDP DEPUTY CHAIRMEN SLAMS COURT RULING STOPPING NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chief Olabode George, ex-Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned the Federal High Court’s decision to halt the party’s national convention slated for November 15-16 in Ibadan. The judgment by Justice James Omotosho stopped the event due to the PDP’s failure to meet legal requirements, including issues with state…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STOPS PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION, BARS INEC FROM RECOGNIZING RESULTS
The Federal High Court in Abuja has put the brakes on the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) upcoming national convention, scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, citing legal breaches. Justice James Omotosho ruled that the PDP did not follow proper protocols, including failing to hold congresses in some states and not issuing the required 21-day notices…
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INEC HITS IBADAN STREETS TO BOOST VOTER REGISTRATION IN OYO STATE
INEC in Oyo State took its voter registration campaign on the road in Ibadan, visiting busy spots like Bodija Market, Sango Market, University of Ibadan gate, and Mokola roundabout. The aim? To raise awareness about the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise happening across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas since August 18. Mr. Taliatu Adeagbo,…
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INEC ACCREDITS 76 MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION COVERAGE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially accredited 76 media organizations and 508 journalists to cover the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election set for November 8. The commission confirmed this in a statement from Abuja on Thursday. Accredited media personnel can pick up their ID tags between November 3 and November 6, from 9 a.m.…
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COURT SETS OCTOBER 31 JUDGMENT DATE FOR SUIT SEEKING TO HALT PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 31 for judgment in the case aiming to stop the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) planned National Convention set for November 15-16 in Ibadan. The suit, brought by aggrieved PDP members including the Imo and Abia state chairmen and the PDP South-South Secretary, challenges the validity of…
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I’M NOT LEAVING PDP — DICKSON DECLARES…BACKS AMUPITAN’S NOMINATION AS INEC CHAIRMAN, URGES CALM IN BAYELSA
In the midst of swirling political drama in Bayelsa and national debate over the nomination of a new INEC Chairman, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has made his position unmistakably clear: he’s staying put in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Bayelsa governor, who now represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, told journalists in Abuja…
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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…
