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2023: ‘Why Politicians Are After INEC Chair’

Jan 8, 2023.Jan 7, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Prof Ofoeze has revealed why politicians are after INEC Chair. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hartz Ofoeze, a Professor of Political Science at the Abia State University, has said that corrupt politicians are doing all things to remove Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in order to rig … Read more

PVC: Peter Obi Sends Message To Nigerians Ahead Of The 2023 Election

Jan 8, 2023.Jan 7, 2023. by Praise Ben

Obi has asked Nigerians to get their voter cards ready before February. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 general election in February. Obi, via his social media, made the call on Friday. … Read more

INEC Moves PVC Collection From LGs To Wards

Jan 6, 2023.Jan 5, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

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

2023: 6.7m PVCs Yet To Be Collected In 17 States – INEC (Full Analysis)

Jan 4, 2023.Jan 4, 2023. by Praise Ben

INEC has revealed that over 6.7 million PVCs are yet to be collected in just 17 states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that data collection from 17 states across the federation reveals that about 6.7 million permanent voter cards (PVCs) are yet to be collected ahead of the general election. This … Read more

2023: What Would Happen To G-5 Governors If They Get Expelled By PDP – INEC

Dec 31, 2022. by Praise Ben

INEC has opened up on fate of the G-5 Governors, if they get expelled by PDP.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the candidacy of the G-5 governors will still remain intact even if they are expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The electoral body stated this in an interview while speaking with the People’s Gazette.

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The spokesman of the commission, Festus Okoye explained that the candidacy of the aggrieved governors will not have an adverse effect in the 2023 election if they lose their place in the PDP.

“All the candidates that their names have been submitted will remain candidates until elections are over,” Okoye explained.

The INEC spokesperson also said that a political party lacks the power to replace any candidate, considering that the 2023 Elections are barely weeks away.

No political party can substitute any candidate,” Okoye stressed, adding that “they will remain the candidates of the political party that nominated them.”

The G-5 governors are Governors Nyesom Wike, Seyi Makinde, Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

INEC Accused Of Alleged Plots To Rig The 2023 General Elections

Dec 27, 2022.Dec 27, 2022. by Praise Ben

INEC has been accused of plots to rig the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of plotting to rig the 2023 general election, which is barely two months away. The claim by a human rights organisation identified as the International Society for Civil Liberties and … Read more

INEC Announces Punishment For Vote Buyers

Dec 26, 2022.Dec 26, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

INEC has announced a one-year jail term and N500,000 fine for anyone found culpable of vote buying. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said one-year imprisonment or a fine of N500,000 awaits anyone found guilty of buying votes during the 2023 elections. Professor Muhammad Lawal Bashar, the INEC Commissioner … Read more

2023: INEC Addresses Voters’ Concerns About Double Registration

Dec 26, 2022.Dec 26, 2022. by Praise Ben

INEC has noted that double registration won’t stop electorates from voting in the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said those who carried out double registration are not entitled to a new permanent voters card. The electoral body, however, noted that double registration won’t stop the electorates from … Read more

How Attacks on INEC Facilities are Designed to Jeopardize 2023 General Elections

Dec 23, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

By Bernard Joseph Ahead of the 2023 general elections, there are growing fears that the elections, especially in the South-eastern part of the country might be under serious threat following the frequent attacks on INEC facilities. The renewed attacks are coming barely less than three months before the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking … Read more

Attacks on INEC: What Shape Will the 2023 General Election Take?

Dec 23, 2022.Dec 23, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

By Haneefa Badru While we count down to the 2023 General Election, the tension in the political atmosphere counts up with episodes of calculated violence and mischief perpetrated by political thugs. Countless individuals and government agencies nation-wide have been victims of these attacks; even the Independence National Electoral Commission, the presiding body over the anticipated … Read more

Unfazed By Attacks, INEC Vows To Advance With 2023 General Election

Dec 19, 2022.Dec 19, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

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

2023: INEC Has No Reason Not To Be Ready For Elections – Buhari

Dec 18, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

Buhari says INEC has no reason not to be ready for the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has ensured that INEC has everything it needs to conduct the 2023 elections successfully. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Evacuates Nigerians From Niger Republic, India After Horror Experience Lagos Govt Sensitises MDAs … Read more

Gunmen Attack Court, Set Building On Fire In Imo

Dec 17, 2022.Dec 17, 2022. by Praise Ben

Gunmen set ablaze the High Court building in Imo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State High Court building in Orlu on Saturday was reportedly set on fire by gunmen. This online media platform learnt that the attack on the court property led to the destruction of sensitive documents. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Reacts … Read more

Politicians, Secessionists Behind Attacks On INEC Facilities – IGP

Dec 17, 2022.Dec 17, 2022. by Praise Ben

IGP has blamed Politicians and secessionists for attacks on INEC facilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali has attributed the attacks on INEC facilities in to some politicians and secessionist groups in the South East and South West. IGP spoke at the commencement of an investigative hearing … Read more

Persistent Attacks On Our Offices May Affect Conduct Of 2023 Elections – INEC

Dec 16, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

INEC says the persistent attacks on its offices may affect the conduct of the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm that the conduct of the 2023 elections may be affected if the attacks on its offices persist. EDITOR’S PICKS Fourth INEC Office Set Ablaze … Read more

‘Publish Details Of Politicians Buying PVCs Immediately’ — HURIWA Tells INEC

Dec 16, 2022.Dec 15, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

HURIWA has called on INEC to immediately publish names of politicians buying PVC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the details of politicians buying and storing up Permanent Voter Cards to rig the 2023 general elections. HURIWA’s … Read more

2023: Politicians Trying To Hack Our Servers – INEC Raises Alarm

Dec 16, 2022.Dec 15, 2022. by Praise Ben

INEC has stated that some politicians are trying to hack into their servers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday alleged that there are efforts by some politicians to hack into its server ahead of the 2023 general elections. The electoral body also noted that political bigwigs are trying … Read more

Three Killed As Gunmen Attack INEC Headquarters In Imo

Dec 13, 2022.Dec 12, 2022. by Praise Ben

Gunmen attacked INEC Headquarters in Imo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen attacked the facility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, Imo State capital on Monday morning. This online media platform understands that the gunmen attempted to wreak havoc on the entire buildings at the electoral body headquarters at Port-Harcourt road … Read more

Elections: INEC To Make Provision For IDPs, Says No Citizens Will Be Disenfranchised In 2023

Dec 10, 2022.Dec 9, 2022. by Praise Ben

INEC is set to make provisions for IDPs in the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as part of efforts not to disenfranchise anyone during the upcoming general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has revealed that plans are underway to make provisions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country. This online media … Read more

Fourth INEC Office Set Ablaze In Three Weeks

Dec 3, 2022.Dec 3, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

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