Tag: #VoteBuying
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EFCC NABS 20 OVER VOTE BUYING, ELECTORAL FRAUD IN FCT POLLS
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested 20 suspects linked to vote buying and other electoral offences during the just-concluded FCT local government elections, with over ₦17 million traced to the illegal activities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said its operatives carried out the arrests across several parts of Abuja during Saturday’s council polls, targeting…
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FCT COUNCILS’ POLLS PROGRESS PEACEFULLY AMID MINOR HICCUPS
Voting in the FCT area council elections is calm and orderly, but late openings, vote buying, and accessibility gaps remain. Abuja – The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room says voting in the 2026 FCT Area Council elections has been largely peaceful, with orderly conduct reported across polling units. According to Mma Odi, Co-Convener, Situation Room…
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FCT POLLS: INEC TELLS PARTIES—MOBILISE VOTERS, DUMP VOTE-BUYING
With the Feb. 21 Area Councils election looming, INEC is pushing parties to get voters ready—and warning that vote-buying and violence won’t be tolerated. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged political parties to step up voter mobilisation across the FCT, especially encouraging residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before distribution ends on…
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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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THE ABUJA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT-TAS, CALLS FOR INEC REFORM: BAN PARTY MEMBERS FROM COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
To restore credibility, the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought urges tough new rules blocking political appointees and party members from INEC leadership roles. TAS recommended a constitutional amendment barring anyone who held party positions or government appointments within the last five years from INEC roles. They also want a five-year cooling-off period after…
