Electoral Reforms

BREAKING: INEC Proposes Replacing PVCs With Voting Slips For Future Elections

Dec 12, 2024. by Praise Ben

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

Make 70 Retirement Age For Politicians – LP Tells National Assembly

Nov 21, 2024. by Praise Ben

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

Forget U.S election, Tinubu Will Win In 2027 – APC Tells Opposition

Nov 10, 2024. by Praise Ben

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned opposition parties in Nigeria against drawing conclusions from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat in the recent presidential election, stating that President Bola Tinubu remains well-positioned for victory in the 2027 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more

National Assembly Proposes 30% Salary Cut For Legislators, 40% For Executives

Sep 2, 2024. by Praise Ben

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a significant reduction in the salaries of legislators and executive members by 30% and 40%, respectively. This proposal was discussed during an interactive session on Monday, led by Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more

Nigeria Won’t Have Credible Elections If FG Retains Power To Select INEC Chairman – Bishop Yahaya

Jun 4, 2023. by Praise Ben

Bishop Timothy Yahaya advocates for shifting the INEC Chairman selection process to ensure credible elections. He emphasizes civil society’s role in appointing the INEC Chairman and proposes reforms in appointment and election dispute duration. Bishop Yahaya calls for a total electoral process overhaul to restore confidence and Nigeria’s international reputation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Mexico: Citizens Protest Against Electoral Watchdog Reform

Feb 27, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Lawmakers last week voted to slash the budget of the INE and cut its staffing. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accuses the INE of being partisan. 500,000 people marched on the Mexico city’s main plaza in protest Eko Hot Blog reports that Huge rallies have been held in several Mexican cities against what protesters say … Read more