6 h. ago INEC Chairman Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead 2027 Elections

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework ahead of future elections. Prof. Yakubu made call the during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos […]

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8 d. ago “2027 May Be Doomed If Electoral Laws Remain Unchanged” – Buba Galadima

Elder statesman and former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, has raised serious concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the 2027 general elections may be doomed if sweeping electoral reforms are not urgently carried out. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Galadima stressed that the current electoral system is flawed and has […] The post “2027 May Be Doomed If Electoral Laws Remain Unchanged” – Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Commonwealth Observers Call For Increased Civic Participation, Commend Gabon’s Polls

Commonwealth Observer Group has praised Gabon’s peaceful, calm and orderly April 12 presidential vote and called for citizens to become more involved in the electoral process. In its interim statement, the group advised the government to promote greater civic participation in the electoral process. It suggested that this could be achieved by allowing longer periods […]

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1 week ago Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged African youths to take centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. He also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices and uphold democratic values. The electoral […] The post Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago INEC Chairman, Yakubu, Tasks African Youths On Peaceful Polls

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on African youths to promote peaceful and credible elections across the continent. Yakubu also urged young Africans to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices, and uphold democratic values. The Nigerian chief electoral officer made the […]

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1 week ago INEC Chairman charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible election

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged African youths to take centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. Yakubu gave the charge, also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices, and uphold democratic […] The post INEC Chairman charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Agbakoba proposes N500tn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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2 w. ago Agbakoba proposes N500trn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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2 w. ago Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has lamented the drop in the quality of graduates being produced in the Nigerian universities. Jega said he had observed that, lately, many Nigerian universities were producing graduates not worthy in character and learning, adding that the development […] The post Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago INEC chairman urges collaboration among West Africa election bodies

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for greater collaboration among Election Management Bodies in West Africa to strengthen democratic governance in the region. Yakubu spoke at the opening of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions in Banjul, Gambia, according to a post via Read More

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2 w. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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2 w. ago LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC

“I have no plans to leave LP,” says Obi By Idu Jude and Sola Ojo, Abuja Factional Labour Party (LP) leaders, including Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Caretaker Committee Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Certified True Copy […] The post LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern Group Blasts Rumour Mongers Over INEC Chairman’s Replacement Story

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned recent rumours that Professor Mahmood Yakubu has been replaced as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued by its president general, Yerima Shettima, the Arewa Group categorically described such claims as ‘fake and mischievous’. Shettima said that in a time when Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago INEC chairman presides over management meeting amid dismissal rumours

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently presiding over the commission’s weekly management meeting, barely 24 hours after rumours of his removal circulated on social media. On Monday, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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3 w. ago UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown out a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. It failed to meet Section 69(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. INEC reviewed the petition and decided no further steps would be taken. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & […] The post UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Recall process more expensive than senatorial election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has outlined the complexities and costs involved in the recall process, likening it to organising a full election. These were communicated on Saturday via X Spaces as the commission discussed “INEC Regulations and Guidelines for recall 2024. BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths.” The Special Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Read More

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