Fears Mount Over 2027 Elections As Sources Allege Rigging Agenda Dual result sheets and IReV manipulation reported in past off-cycle polls. Civil society groups warn credibility of future elections is at risk. Fresh concerns are mounting over the credibility of the 2027 general elections, with insiders at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warning that … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed significant electoral reforms, including replacing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the sole requirement for voting with computer-generated slips for voter accreditation, following the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). At a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Assembly to enact a bill barring politicians above 70 from contesting for presidential, governorship, and other elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections. The demand was made at the 2024 Annual Meeting and National Youth Conference in Abuja by the party’s National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the appointment of new, credible leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenures to combat corruption and restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership Failure … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has threatened that it will withdraw its candidates in the forthcoming local government election in the state if the electoral body failed to use Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the poll. Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has fixed Saturday 27th … Read more
BVAS Challenges: Eko Hot Blog’s Abass acknowledges recent BVAS issues in Nigeria’s elections. Optimism for Reform:Despite setbacks, he remains optimistic about Nigeria’s electoral progress. Call for Civic Engagement: Abass urges active citizen involvement for meaningful electoral improvements. Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba T.J Abass, publisher of the popular Eko Hot Blog, expressed optimism for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party in Imo State has raised concerns over INEC’s alleged refusal to comply with a court order allowing inspection of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. The Imo State Labour Party (LP) has expressed apprehensions regarding INEC’s reported reluctance to adhere to a court order, preventing the party from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Yusuf Ado Birnin-Kudu in Lokoja, has granted Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his legal team to access documents used in the November 11 gubernatorial election. Following an application by Ajaka’s counsel, S.E. Aruwa SAN, who struggled to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports suggesting the electoral body is reconfiguring the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to be used for the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State inside the state government house. INEC said the report which is being propagated by the Kogi State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the court proceeding led by Justice Tsamani made a reference to the Oyetola versus Adeleke tribunal case. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Tribunal Rejects 10 Out Of Peter Obi’s 13 Witnesses BREAKING: ‘Abuja Like Other States’ – Tribunal Dismisses LP’s 25% FCT Votes Claim Sudan Crisis Is A Reminiscent Of The 2004 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mustapha Lecky, has asserted that the commission over-promised Nigerians by pledging to transmit results electronically from the polling units during the 2023 general elections. According to him, the Information Communication Technology (ICT) unit of the Commission does not … Read more
Three INEC presiding officers testified in court that they were unable to upload presidential election results to IREV The witnesses said they were able to transmit results for other elections using BVAS machines. The court has adjourned proceedings until Tuesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that three ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission finally reveals the reason behind its decision not to hold of the collation of results during the February 25 polls. According to the electoral body, despite the glitches with the BVAS system, they went on with the results collation due to the glitches not affecting the results that already had … Read more
The Plateau REC has explained that the BVAS will be used for the accreditation of voters and to determine the number of registered voters. He also stated that the BVAS will also used to snap the result sheets after the results have been collated. The INEC has provided BVAS devices and delivered training for ad … Read more
INEC has finally granted Peter Obi’s legal team access to inspect BVAS following pressure. The approval by the electoral umpire comes following the threats by the LP to mobilize for a nationwide protest. Tanko Yunusa, the spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, confirmed the development to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
By Praise Ben In due course, a thorough analysis of the February 25 presidential poll in Nigeria will be conducted and recorded for historical reference. But for now, those who botched the election and restricted the people’s ability to openly choose their leader already bear the stigma of infamy. As Nigerians gear up for the … Read more
A top official has revealed why INEC couldn’t transmit election results. Recall that the INEC failed to upload the Feburary 25 election online, despite promises to do so. According to the top official it was a technical glitch caused it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
LP has given INEC a 3-day ultimatum to obey court order on BVAS Inspection. A spokesman of the LP stated in an interview, that the commission has decided to go against the court order. Recall that the court earlier granted LP permission to inspect the BVAS machines before reconfiguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
INEC is planning to reconfigure BVAS machines after LP’s presidential candidate requested to examine election materials. The Court of Appeal in Abuja granted INEC’s request to reconfigure BVAS used for the presidential election. The LP has faulted INEC’s claim of backing up BVAS data without witnesses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral … Read more