Tag: #PeacefulElections
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ACTION ALLIANCE’S JEFF NWEKE CONGRATULATES SOLUDO, URGES UNITY AND JOB CREATION IN ANAMBRA
Jeff Nweke, the Action Alliance governorship candidate in Anambra’s recent election, has congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on his victory. Speaking at a post-election press conference in Awka, Nweke described the election as one of the freest and most efficient in Anambra’s history. He praised the smooth conduct and…
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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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YIAGA AFRICA COMMENDS ANAMBRA FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS, WARNS AGAINST VOTE-BUYING
Ms. Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes at Yiaga Africa, praised the people of Anambra for maintaining peace before, during, and after the 2025 governorship election. She also lauded the security agencies for their professionalism and coordination throughout the process. However, Mbamalu pointed out logistical challenges as less than half of the polling units were operational…
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POLICE DEPLOY HELICOPTERS, DRONES AND TACTICAL TEAMS TO SECURE ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Police Headquarters in Abuja has boosted security measures ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State by deploying advance tactical teams equipped with helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance. This development was confirmed by State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement from Awka. The deployment, approved by Inspector-General…
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EU AND NATIONAL PEACE COMMITTEE LAUNCH TECH HUB TO FIGHT ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Nigeria’s election season just got a powerful new ally! The European Union and National Peace Committee have teamed up to launch an Election Security Information Hub, using data and tech to curb violence and boost election credibility. The EU and Nigeria’s National Peace Committee (NPC) are stepping up efforts against electoral violence with the launch…
