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INEC can’t nullify an election that has been announced – Senator Abbo

2 years ago10043 min

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is prohibited by the Electoral Act 2022 from declaring the collated results of the governor of Adamawa State election invalid, according to Senator Ishaku Abbo of the Adamawa North Senatorial District. Speaking on Monday’s episode of Channels Television’s “Sunrise Daily,” he said that the Electoral Act of 2022’s provisions made the electoral body’s announcement irrelevant. “INEC lacks the authority to annul an election that has already been declared. “Elections...

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APC group canvasses competence for NASS leadership, CoS position

2 years ago10084 min

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have urged Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, to put competence first when selecting his chief of staff because that position is crucial to the success of his administration. The groups emphasised the need for competent leadership to emerge in the National Assembly and also stated that the North West should be given consideration for the position of Senate president. The position of Chief of Staff to the President is...

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INEC declares Nasiru Idris of APC as governor elect of Kebbi

2 years ago10042 min

Nasiru Idris of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was officially declared the new governor of Kebbi State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), INEC pronounced the state’s governorship election held on March 18 to be inconclusive. On Saturday, a second round of voting took place at 142 polling places spread over 20 of the state’s 21 Local Government Areas. Yusuf Sa’idu of Usmanu Danfodio...

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Adamawa: How PDP called for resignation of REC due to purported malpractices

2 years ago10027 min

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adawama State was targeted by THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at least twice over alleged violations before he improperly declared the state’s governorship election winner on April 16. On Tuesday, April 4, the party accused the REC of participating in suspected schemes to influence the outcome of the election in a statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, the party’s spokesperson. According to reliable information that...

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Dino Melaye wins Kogi PDP governorship primary

2 years ago9961 min

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has chosen Dino Melaye, a former senator from Kogi West, as its candidate for the state’s governorship election on November 11. In the fiercely contested primary election, Melaye overcame the opposition. Usman Ododo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer, will face off against the former legislator in the election. Details to come…

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APC wins supplementary election for Kankia constituency of Katsina State

2 years ago522 min

Salisu Rimaye of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Saturday supplementary election for the Kankia constituency of Katsina State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The results were announced in Kankia by INEC Returning Officer Dr. Kamaluddeen Kabo of the Federal University, Dutsinma. According to Kabo, Abdullahi Ibrahim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) received 16, 763 votes, losing to Rimaye’s 18, 157 votes. He claimed there were...

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INEC Chair Under Pressure to Declare Fintiri Winner of Adamawa Guber re-run, Group Alleges

2 years ago533 min

As the re-run of the Adamawa State governorship commences, a Civil Society Organisation, Centre For Civil Rights and Social Justice (CCRSJ) has alleged the the incumbent governor and other top party officials are mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu to compromise on the outcome of the election. The CSO in a terse statement signed by executive director, Peter Ebam and made available to news men urged the INEC...

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Adamawa Re-run : Prof Kuna is the new hatchet man for fintri…

2 years ago523 min

CSOs Raise Alarm, Cautions INEC The Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) has raised alarm over the desperation of Gov Fintiri to infiltrate the top hierarchy of the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with a bid to favor Incumbent governor Fintiri in the re-run. Intelligence at our disposal indicate that one Prof Kuna who’s a special advisor to INEC Chairman Prof Mahmoud has made himself available for the hatchet job through the prodding of the current Vice...

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Kogi APC primary: peaceful and orderly—Yahaya Bello

2 years ago783 min

He The Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, praised the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary poll as being very peaceful, well-run, and successful. This was said by Bello in a statement made shortly after the election by his chief press secretary, Onogwu Mohammed. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Zamfara State Governor Mohammed Bello-Matawale oversaw the Direct Mode primary election, which was held in all 239 wards. The election was fairly orderly and rancor-free...

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Lagos Election Petition Tribunal Starts Hearing Applications From Angry Petitioners

2 years ago803 min

Governor Sanwo Olu has set up his legal team comprising of four Senior Advocates of Nigeria and several other lawyers. Governor Sanwo Olu has set up his legal team comprising of four Senior Advocates of Nigeria and several other lawyers. Today, the Lagos State National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal convened to hear eight petitions concerning the 2023 elections, which were held on February 25 and March 11. According to Shola Soyele,...

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