20 h. ago Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on leadership tussles in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), where it ruled principally that such issues are not justiciable by courts, a constitutional lawyer and former National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, has asked all political parties in […] The post Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. 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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67 h. ago Constituency delineation: Protesters storm INEC, insists process transparent, free, fair

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Scores of Ijaw elders and youths, yesterday, grounded activities at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abuja, in support of the delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. The protesters commended and urged the electoral umpire to implement the judgment of the Supreme Court. […] The post Constituency delineation: Protesters storm INEC, insists process transparent, free, fair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Protesters ground INEC over Ijaw, Urhobo constituency delineation

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Hundreds of protesters, mostly Ijaws, halted activities at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. They rallied in solidarity with the delineation of wards in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. The group, carrying placards with various messages, aimed to commend INEC and urge it to implement a […] The post Protesters ground INEC over Ijaw, Urhobo constituency delineation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago No final decision yet – INEC addresses Warri ward delineation crisis

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to protests over its recent field report on ward and polling unit delineation in Warri Federal Constituency. In a statement on Thursday, National Commissioner Sam Olumekun said people have misunderstood the process. INEC’s report follows a Supreme Court ruling on 2 December […] The post No final decision yet – INEC addresses Warri ward delineation crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Itsekiris Stop Shell Operations Over INEC’s Ward Delineation

The Itsekiri people of Ugborodo have shut down operations at the Ogidigben Flow Station, a major Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) facility, in protest against over-ward delineation in Delta state. They described it as a “blatant and unlawful” attempt by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disenfranchise their ethnic group. The protest, which unfolded […]

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3 d. ago LP crisis: Abia gov leads party delegation to INEC to submit Supreme Court judgment on chairmanship

• Obi, Datti-Ahmed, Otti attend Usman-led caretaker committee NEC meeting From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A high-powered delegation of the chieftains of the Labour Party (LP) led by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, yesterday, to discuss key developments within the party.     A […] The post LP crisis: Abia gov leads party delegation to INEC to submit Supreme Court judgment on chairmanship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Warri: Shell operations disrupted as Itsekiri protests INEC ward delineation

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Protests over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent ward and polling unit delineation have rocked Warri, Delta State. The unrest began on Tuesday in Ogidigben and led to the shutdown of a Shell Petroleum Development Company flow station near Ugborodo. Itsekiri protesters, including community leaders and youths from across […] The post Warri: Shell operations disrupted as Itsekiri protests INEC ward delineation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Gov Otti leads LP delegation to INEC to submit Supreme Court judgment

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A high-powered delegation of the chieftains of Labour Party (LP), led by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to discuss key developments within the party. A report on the commission’s official X handle revealed that Governor Otti, during the visit […] The post Gov Otti leads LP delegation to INEC to submit Supreme Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago After Abuja Meeting, Peter Obi, Gov Otti, Others Storm INEC, Demand Recognition Of Nenadi Usman As LP Chair

  High profile leaders and members of the opposition Labour Party (LP), on Wednesday, stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, demanding the recognition of Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s interim national chairman. Led by the 2023 presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi, and the Abia State governor, Alex […]

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4 d. 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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7 d. ago Itsekiri Leaders Reject INEC Wards Delineation In Warri Constituency

A group, Itsekiri Leaders of Thought in Warri, Delta State has kicked against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proposed ward delineation report in the state. Sir Amorighoye Mene, the group’s secretary, who addressed newsmen yesterday in Asaba, said they would challenge INEC on the delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency. The News Agency of […]

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1 week ago Natasha: Kogi Central ‘Constituents’ Vow To Proceed With Recall, To Re

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago INEC Notifies Akpabio Of Failed Move To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially informed the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of its decision to reject a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from the Senate, for failing to meet constitutional requirement. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition failed to meet the […]

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1 week ago Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice

Tribune Online Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,representing Kogi Central, has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting the recent petition to recall her from the Senate, describing the move as a triumph of justice. Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Tribune Online

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1 week ago Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition

Tribune Online Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially notified the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio about the rejection of a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Red Chamber. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition did not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section […] Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition Tribune Online

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1 week ago UPDATED: INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Kogi Central Senator Over Breach Of Constitution

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stayed action on the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for not meeting the requirements of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). INEC decision followed the verification of signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition which stood at 43.86%, instead of the more than […]

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