Foreign experts in Nigeria had no knowledge of thugs, manipulation, vote-buying — Shehu Sani –

Foreign experts in Nigeria had no knowledge of thugs, manipulation, vote-buying — Shehu Sani –

Author: Taoheed Adegbite Shehu Sani, a former MP who represented Kaduna Central in the Nigerian Senate, invited experts from Europe, the US and other countries after the results of Nigeria’s 2023 general election were announced. Senator Sani said in a tweet on Monday that the foreign countries that mobilized experts to Nigeria for election training … Read more

Election observers decry inadequate security presence as violence, vote-buying mar Nigeria’s elections –

Election observers decry inadequate security presence as violence, vote-buying mar Nigeria’s elections –

The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) condemned the low number of security personnel deployed at polling stations in the country’s gubernatorial and state assembly elections. Speaking to reporters at a media briefing in Abuja on Saturday, CDD Director Idayat Hassan and CDD Center for Election Analysis President Adele Jinadu pointed to the low number … Read more

Kwankwanso accuses APC of rigging, vote-buying in Kano –

Kwankwanso accuses APC of rigging, vote-buying in Kano –

New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has accused the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) of massive vote-buying and vote-rigging in Kano. wide cable The news was revealed to reporters shortly after counting began at polling stations across the state. He described this year’s election as the worst in the country’s history and … Read more

APC warns Ogun residents on vote-buying ahead of governorship, assembly elections –

APC warns Ogun residents on vote-buying ahead of governorship, assembly elections –

On Sunday, Ogun State’s All Progressive Congress (APC) warned the state’s people against buying votes ahead of the state’s Governor and House elections on March 18. The party made the call in a statement issued by its propaganda secretary for the state Tunde Oladunjoye in the state capital Abeokuta. The ruling party also warned the … Read more

EFCC seizes N32.4 allegedly meant for vote-buying in Lagos –

EFCC seizes N32.4 allegedly meant for vote-buying in Lagos –

operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intercepted 32.4 million naira allegedly used to buy votes in Lagos. The commission confirmed the development in a statement posted on its Twitter account on Friday. A suspect arrested by agents in connection with the funds has been detained for questioning, it added. this EFCC Readiness … Read more

Vote-buying, electoral fraud could trigger violence – AUDA-NEPAD warns –

Vote-buying, electoral fraud could trigger violence – AUDA-NEPAD warns –

Collins Nnabuife, Abuja The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) said vote-buying and other forms of electoral manipulation could lead to electoral violence. Princess Gloria Akobundu, National Coordinator/CEO of AUDA-NEPAD/African Peer Review Mechanism, briefing reporters in Abuja. On 7 February 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari launched the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Second Review … Read more

PDP alleges Tinubu mopping-up cash for vote-buying as naira scarcity persists –

PDP alleges Tinubu mopping-up cash for vote-buying as naira scarcity persists –

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday accused All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu of embezzling cash to rig upcoming elections. In a statement issued by its national communications secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party accused President Muhammadu Buhari of going after cash allegedly embezzled by APC leaders to undermine the act of … Read more

Bauchi elders accuse Buhari’s minister, Sadiya Farouk, of vote-buying, want her suspended –

Bauchi elders accuse Buhari’s minister, Sadiya Farouk, of vote-buying, want her suspended –

Members of the Bauchi Elders for Sustainable Development sounded the alarm, claiming that the activities of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Ministers Hajiya Sadiya, Umar Farouk heralded vote-buying in support of opposition by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bauchi state. Therefore, the Forum urges the Chair muhammad buhari As a matter … Read more

Tunde Bakare predicts a ‘new Nigeria’ after 2023 elections, warns on vote-buying –

Tunde Bakare predicts a ‘new Nigeria’ after 2023 elections, warns on vote-buying –

Pastor Tunde Bakare, service overseer at Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), warned divisive leaders on Sunday against heating up the regime ahead of next month’s elections. BacareHe, who also serves as Convenor of Save Nigeria (SNG), made this in his State of the Union address, “Bridging the Gap between Politics and Governance”, delivered at the … Read more

Lawan advocates inclusion of lessons against vote-buying in schools –

Lawan advocates inclusion of lessons against vote-buying in schools –

On Wednesday, Senate President Ahmad Lawan called for lessons on the dangers of vote-buying to be included in the country’s school curricula. Rawan He made the call when a group known as the Nigerian Voting Group Ambassadors visited him in the National Assembly in Abuja. Introducing the subject in schools would help students understand the … Read more