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 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
EkoHotBlog reports that a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Galadima said Yakubu allegedly conspired with some politicians to subvert the will of Nigerians during the last presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
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
The Independent National Electoral Commission has sworn in Mahmuda Isah for his second and final term as a Resident Electoral Commissioner. Isah, who holds a PhD in Petroleum Law, was first appointed in January 2018 and served in both Jigawa and Kaduna States before being redeployed to the FCT. During the weekly meeting where Isah … Read more
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, expresses his concern about the process that brings leaders to office. He is confident that he will become the President of Nigeria and emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing for the country’s progress. Obi Alfred Achebe, chairman of the occasion, expresses hope that Peter Obi will … Read more
Aggrieved protesters have called for an interim government. The protesters also demanded the immediate arrest of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They made the demand during a protest to the INEC headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters under the aegis of Free Nigeria Movement on Tuesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Appeal Court has dismissed Atiku’s suit Against INEC, Tinubu, APC. Atiku in a motion seeking the leave of the court to observe the reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (INEC) machines being carried out by INEC officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition court sitting in Abuja has dismissed two motions … Read more
Bode George has denied saying that INEC Boss met with Tinubu in Lagos. According to reports, lNEC boss arrived in Lagos on Saturday night and departed in a private jet that is reportedly owned by Tinubu. George stated that the claim “must have emanated from demented souls” and was a strategy to cause confusion in … Read more
The 2023 elections are under threat following CBN’s failure to disburse funds to INEC and Security Agencies. This has raised serious concerns that the upcoming February 25th elections may not hold. The situation is complicated by the CBN’s Naira redesign policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with just a week to the 2023 general elections, … Read more
INEC chairman has spoken on repeated attacks on facilities of the Electoral body. According to Yakubu over 50 facilities have been attacked in 4 years. The INEC boss once again stated that the Elections will hold as earlier scheduled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, spoke … Read more
INEC has made fresh revelations about the Bimodal Accreditation System, BVAS, ahead of the 2023 polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians that the Bimodal Accreditation System, BVAS, will not be hacked during the elections. Dr Lawrence Bayode, the Deputy Director of ICT, INEC, made the revelation … Read more
INEC said E-Transmission of election results has come to stay EKO HOT BLOG reports that the results of the general elections in 2023 will be communicated electronically, according to a pledge made on Wednesday by Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: … Read more
Confusion As INEC denies Extending Voter Registration, Insists On June 30 Deadline. Speaking on the floor of the house earlier on Wednesday, Jibril Dukku, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, had said INEC agreed to extend the deadline. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Finally, INEC Extend Voter Registration, Reveals New Deadline JUST IN: … Read more
Shocker As Tinubu Picks Masari From North East As Running Mate. Tinubu had on Thursday submitted the name of Alhaji Kabir Ibrahim Masari from Katsina state less than 12 hours before the midnight deadline set by INEC. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Read Full Text As Atiku Gives Reasons For Picking Okowa Over Wike In Last Minute … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has postponed its planned national convention indefinitely. The Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC said it has postponed the party’s February 26 national convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the CECPC has instead notified the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
Indirect Primaries: INEC Chairman meets Reps committees EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yakubu Mahmood, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, met with the House Committee on Appropriations and Communications on Thursday to discuss the indirect primaries. It should be noted that the House resolved that committees meet with the INEC Chairman to discuss the … Read more
INEC Chairman has spoken on rigging the Anambra Governorship Election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Mr. Mahmood Yakubu, has hailed the introduction of new technology in the conduct of elections in Nigeria, beginning with the governorship election in Anambra State, saying it forecloses any threat … Read more
Police has spoken about the alleged murder of INEC Chairman in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the police has debunked the widely-circulated reports that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was assassinated in Anambra on Tuesday. The social media was awash with claims that the INEC Chairman was assassinated on Tuesday by … Read more
“These attacks are totally unacceptable, and we will not allow those behind them to achieve their evil objectives…” President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday stated that he has no intention to seek reelection for a third term and will do his best to ensure elections hold across the country despite increasing violence. President Buhari made the … Read more