The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will on Saturday make public its position on the 2022 Electoral Amendment Bill. The long-awaited bill was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commission made this known in a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has yielded to the public demands, signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law. This was disclosed by Bashir Ahmad Personal Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a tweet on Friday by the presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad. “BREAKING: President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
The Osun State police boss also advised politicians and other members of the public to always formally inform the command before embarking on processions… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command have warned political stakeholders to shun all forms of violence capable of plunging the state into chaos and anarchy, ahead of … Read more
… in 2019 the president declined assent because the compulsory use of the card reader was included EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says President Muhammadu Buhari is afraid that giving assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill will make his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fail in … Read more
Section 85 of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) states the requirements for the registered political parties to notify INEC of their convention EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to formally notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its national convention. Daily Trust quoted INEC Officials as saying … Read more
Reps have passed electoral bill and revised compulsory direct primary clause. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The lawmakers also revised the compulsory direct primary clause. Read Also: BREAKING: Reps Take New Action Over Missing 178,459 Police Arms The bill was passed after the removal … Read more
It is becoming common of President Muhammadu Buhari to dodge assent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to swiftly sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. He made the call on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, about a month … Read more
Electoral Act: Reps Okays Direct, Indirect Primaries In Amended Bill For Party Primaries EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday reintroduced the rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 and approved direct and indirect primary clauses as a mode of electing candidates by political parties for general elections. This online media platform … Read more
…they knocked the Federal Government for the increasing number of unemployed Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture. The governors, who met in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, made their demand via a communique issued to journalists … Read more
…they argued that many members of the party had gone to court to challenge the outcome of congresses that held in the 34 states… EKO HOT BLOG reports that five aggrieved chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for an injunction to stop the party from … Read more
Osoba asks Buhari to sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Olusegun Osoba, a former Governor of Ogun State, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Amendment Electoral Act into law in order to abolish the practice of governors handpicking candidates for elective offices. Osoba stated this while hosting a … Read more
Electoral Act: INEC breaks silence on Buhari’s letter He said INEC was aware that Nigerians were waiting for this bill and also conscious of the fact that a comprehensive, clear, unambiguous and forward-looking electoral legal framework… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has broken its silence on President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter … Read more
The president, who received the bill 10 days after it was passed has until December 19 to sign it… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting advice over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The letter addressed to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud … Read more
NLC to Buhari: Sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, said this in a statement titled: ”Time to Strengthen Democracy in Nigeria” on Monday in Abuja. Wabba … Read more
During a meeting on Monday, 17 southern governors rejected the removal of the electronic transmission of the election result from the Electoral Act, saying the move was necessary to consolidate the nation’s democracy. The joint caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the National Assembly has expressed support for the Southern Governors resolution … Read more
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The Nigerian Senate has commenced the process of amending the Electoral Act in a bid to strengthened and protect democratic norms in the country. The bill was sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Senator Abubakar Kyari. The amendment bill has however passed the second reading on the floor of the red … Read more