INEC has resumed the collation of results for the Adamawa State governorship election. The collation had been suspended on Sunday, following the unlawful declaration of Aisha Binani of the APC as the winner of the governorship election in the state. Festus Okoye is presently at the collation centre. EKO HOT BLOG reports that officials of … Read more
Governorship elections held in Abia and Enugu states on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, no winner has been returned in both states after the electoral commission suspended the collation of results on Monday. The commission said it took the decision after reviewing the conduct of elections in the states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
INEC has suspended the collation of the Governorship election results in Abia and Enugu. The electoral body made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Monday. The further suspension is coming following demands for a reassessment of the election outcomes in Nsukka and Nkanu East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
INEC has explained how governorship election results will be transmitted. The commission admitted that it learnt valuable lessons from the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. To avoid repetition of what happened during the February 25th Presidential election, Okoye stated that the original result from polling units will be scanned and uploaded to INEC … Read more
A news report recently claimed that INEC awarded a contract to a company owned by the APC governorship candidate in Adamawa. The award was reportedly for printing election results sheets for the 2023 general elections. The electoral commission has defended the decision. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied … Read more
The INEC has revealed when the supplementary elections will take place. The INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday. He said the Commission would conduct the re-scheduled elections in Edo and Enugu States on Saturday, March 11 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
INEC recently courted controversy after reports emerged that it engaged a park committee led by MC Oluomo, a known APC supporter. The commission faced demands to disengage the committee from transporting election materials. The electoral body has clarified the situation, saying it directly engaged drivers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
INEC had fixed Sunday, January 29, as the deadline for the collection of voter cards. The electoral commission announced that it has extended the deadline in a statement on Saturday. The body said it made the decision to extend the deadline by a week after reviewing reports from various states and discussing with resident electoral … Read more
Gunmen have attacked another INEC office in Enugu. The arsonists reportedly struck around 9.12 pm on Sunday. INEC’s National Commissioner stated that the attackers could not gain access to the main building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Police officer has been killed and another injured after some so-called ‘Unknown Gunmen’ unleashing terror on southeast … Read more
INEC has extended the deadline for PVC collection. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) until Sunday 29th January, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases Doyin Okupe After Arrest At Lagos Airport … Read more
INEC has moved the PVC collection to the wards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is commencing the devolution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to the wards on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS NFIU Bans Cash Withdrawals From Government Bank Accounts Flood Management: Lagos Asks FG To Dredge Major Rivers Lagos … Read more
INEC says there is no plan to postpone the 2023 elections amid attacks on its facilities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the postponement of the general election on account of logistics challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Yuletide: “Crowd Control, Emergency Evacuation Plans…” – Lagos Issues Safety Tips 2023: … Read more
The fourth INEC office has been set ablaze in three weeks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Orlu LGA of Imo state has been set ablaze. EDITOR’S PICKS INEC Announces Dates For Collection Of PVCs 2023: Dogara, Other Aggrieved Northern Leaders Endorse Atiku For President World Cup: Cameroon … Read more
INEC has announced dates for the collection of PVCs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates for prospective voters to collect their permanent voter cards (PVCs). EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Dogara, Other Aggrieved Northern Leaders Endorse Atiku For President Fourth INEC Office Set Ablaze In Three Weeks World Cup: … Read more
Ballot boxes and PVCs have been destroyed after suspected arsonists set the Ebonyi INEC office ablaze. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, was on Sunday set ablaze by some unidentified persons. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and … Read more
Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned opposition parties against tarnishing image of its flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the campaign council said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to spread fake news about Tinubu calling that he should withdraw from the presidential race. … Read more
Some political parties have missed out as INEC released the list of governorship candidates across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates that will contest the governorship and houses of assembly election in 28 states of the federation in the 2023 elections. … Read more
Abducted INEC Official Found Dead In Anambra EKO HOT BLOG reports that the body of Duruocha Osita Joel, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who was abducted on Wednesday, has been discovered in Anambra State. The development was confirmed by the electoral body’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education … Read more
INEC Dismisses Claims Of Foreigners Inclusion In Voters’ Register EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Festus Okoye has dismissed claims that foreigners are on the country’s voter register. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) had claimed … Read more
Akpabio: We’re Yet To Receive Certified Court Judgement – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it is yet to receive the recent court judgement on the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. A Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier ordered INEC … Read more