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
EU EOM offered 23 recommendations EkoHotBlog reports that the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has condemned the 2023 general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The EU EOM noted that shortcomings in the law and electoral administration hindered the conduct of well-run and inclusive elections and damaged trust in INEC. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dayo Israel, a witness at the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, testified that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, were allowed to vote despite their invalid voter cards. The tribunal heard the witness in the petition brought against Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate, has concluded his legal case challenging the results of the February 25 presidential election. Obi presented evidence from polling units across the nation and witnesses who testified about irregularities in the election. The case has been adjourned until July 3, when INEC will begin its defense. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
EkoHotBlog the Presidential Election Petitions Court has taken into consideration official documents related to the academic and professional history of President Bola Tinubu. The documents were provided by the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, June 23rd, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General … Read more
INEC denies deliberate deletion of election results from BVAS machines, calling the witness ignorant. BVAS is not an electronic voting machine and does not store election results, according to INEC. Witness’s allegations are baseless and reveal a lack of understanding of the electoral process, says INEC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Cybersecurity expert testifies INEC mistakenly uploaded book instead of results. Ugwoke also pointed out errors in INEC’s ICT infrastructure. Hearing adjourned, INEC maintains election was free and fair. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a cybersecurity specialist, Dr. Chibuike Ugwoke voiced allegations at a court hearing on Thursday. He claimed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct a post-elections review for the just-concluded 2023 polls from July 4 to August 5, 2023. In a statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Festus Okoye, the electoral umpire said the review will commence with a meeting of the Resident Electoral Commissioners … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Sa’idu Umar, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate in the March 18 governorship candidate has lined up 31 witnesses to nullify the victory of Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of APC and his Deputy, Idris Gobir in the election. Umar said this at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto on Thursday. The witnesses … Read more
Presidential Petition Court admits PVCs, compliance docs from 32 states. Court also admits supplementary IReV reports for 3 LGAs each in Benue, Cross River, Lagos, Gombe. Respondents challenge admissibility of exhibits but court admits nonetheless. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja yesterday admitted in evidence a bundle … Read more
Tinubu to defend himself against petitions on June 30. Atiku, Obi, APM contest Tinubu’s victory. Case adjourned to Wednesday for evidence identification. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to defend himself against petitions aiming to remove him from office on June 30, according to an announcement by the Presidential Election Petition … Read more
The PDP has called 26 witnesses to testify against the APC and INEC in the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The party still has 74 more witnesses to call to prove its case. The hearing of the PDP’s petition resumed on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in … Read more
Labour Party (LP) and Peter Obi allege that INEC refused to provide documents they asked for. LP and Obi told the court that they would be unable to go on with their case due to INEC’s failure to provide the documents demanded. The court urged them to come to a better understanding so that the … 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 Presidential Election Petition Court has refused to halt a petition challenging President Tinubu’s eligibility. The petition was filed by the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The APM has requested a postponement until June 26 to secure a document from INEC to support its case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a turn of events on … Read more
Former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba called for the removal of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Igbo socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide rejected the call. Yakubu has been praised for conducting one of the best elections in Nigeria’s history, despite some shortcomings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, … Read more
A witness claims 2.5 million votes were not reflected in the final result of the presidential election. The witness, a Mathematics professor, analyzed results and found unrecorded votes. Evidence was presented from specific states, highlighting the importance of analyzing polling unit results. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a witness representing the Labour Party (LP) and … Read more
INEC asked LP and Peter Obi to stop blaming them for case delays at PEPC. INEC’s lawyer clarified they have accepted subpoenas in previous cases and urged petitioners not to scapegoat them. The petitioners presented blurry reports from INEC’s Result Viewing Portal, and the further hearing will continue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has rejected an application by Peter Obi to interrogate INEC regarding the technology used in the February 25th general elections. Obi had requested INEC to provide answers to key questions about the functionality test and glitches during the election. However, the tribunal has dismissed the application, stating … Read more
The PEPC has admitted two video flash drives as evidence in Obi’s petition against President Tinubu. The videos, obtained through a subpoenaed witness, feature interviews with INEC officials. The court has adjourned for the videos to be presented and further proceedings to take place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) … Read more