Stop attacks on INEC, seek redress, Northern group tells politicians –

Stop attacks on INEC, seek redress, Northern group tells politicians –

Collins Nnabuife – Abuja The Concerned Nigerian Political Tracker of the North (CONPTRAN) has called on politicians to stop attacking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or its staff and instead of going to court to express their grievances because of the election defeat. In a statement he signed, Isah Haruna, CONPTRAN’s national coordinator, reminded … Read more

INEC presents certificates of return to Kaduna Governor-elect, 29 elected lawmakers –

INEC presents certificates of return to Kaduna Governor-elect, 29 elected lawmakers –

Mohammad Sabiou – Kaduna On Friday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) awarded the Certificate of Homecoming to Kaduna State Governor-elect Senator Uba Sani and his deputy Dr Hadiza Balarabe. The National Election Commissioner in charge of Kaduna, Highlands, Nasarawa and FCT-Mohammed Haruna issued certificates of return to the duo elected Governor and Deputy Governor … Read more

Review issues, unethical staff conduct in 2023 elections, APC NWC tasks INEC –

Review issues, unethical staff conduct in 2023 elections, APC NWC tasks INEC –

By: Taiwo Amodu – Abuja The National Progressive Congress (APC) National Vice President (North West) Salihu Lukman has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with conducting a review of its management of the just-concluded general election. Luqman made the call while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. The former director-general of the Progressive … Read more

INEC presents certificates of return to elected lawmakers –

INEC presents certificates of return to elected lawmakers –

Adeolu Adeyemo – Osobo On Thursday, Osun INEC Resident Election Commissioner Dr Mutiu Agboke presented the certificates of return to the 26 elected members of the Osun House of Representatives and tasked them not to accuse voters of giving them confidence. The resident commissioner expressed his relief when presenting the certificate that the election result … Read more

INEC presents certificates of return to Zulum, 28 members-elect –

INEC presents certificates of return to Zulum, 28 members-elect –

Atiku Galadima – Maiduguri The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificates of return to Borno state’s elected governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, his deputy, Umar Kadafur, and 28 members of the state’s House of Representatives. Show Sir the certificate back to Zulum. At Kashim Hall in Maiduguri on Thursday, INEC National Commissioner for Borno, … Read more

INEC commences presentation of certificates of return to governors-elect –

INEC commences presentation of certificates of return to governors-elect –

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun issuing certificates of return to governors-elect of the 26 states that declared winners after the March 18 election. In addition, certificates must be issued to newly elected state legislators in each of the 36 state legislatures. INEC National Commissioner Festus Okoye stressed in a statement on Saturday … Read more

INEC, PDP connived to rig Plateau governorship election, APC alleges –

INEC, PDP connived to rig Plateau governorship election, APC alleges –

By Isaac Shobayo – Joss The Plateau State branch of the All Progressives Congress (AP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of conniving in the state’s March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election. Speaking to journalists in Jos, the APC’s state president, Hon Rufus Bature, said some facts that … Read more

More on INEC chairman Mahmood and the Bauchi house viral video –

More on INEC chairman Mahmood and the Bauchi house viral video –

Several Nigerians disaffected with the results of the 2023 general election have raided a property said to be owned by the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in protest of the results of the recently concluded elections. In a video that is now trending on social media, angry youths can be seen forcing … Read more

INEC to present certificates of return to new governors, lawmakers next week –

INEC to present certificates of return to new governors, lawmakers next week –

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the awarding of certificates of return to the winners of the March 18 gubernatorial and state assembly elections. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, saying that return certificates … Read more

INEC dismisses claim on vandalisation of chairman’s property –

INEC dismisses claim on vandalisation of chairman’s property –

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a claim for damage to the property of its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Video footage of youths destroying a building in northern Nigeria emerged on social media on Friday. There have been hints that the property belongs to the chairman of INEC, who has been criticized by … Read more