Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is “generally” satisfied with the electoral act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that INEC, in its response to President Muhammadu Buhari says it is okay with the electoral act amended by the national assembly. As the December 19 deadline for presidential assent draws near, INEC told the president the … Read more
By Kayode Shopekan Group has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari on assenting to the electoral act amendment bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to take his time and study the Electoral Amendment Bill before him, as some of the amendments may have … Read more
Electoral Act: INEC breaks silence on Buhari’s letter He said INEC was aware that Nigerians were waiting for this bill and also conscious of the fact that a comprehensive, clear, unambiguous and forward-looking electoral legal framework… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has broken its silence on President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter … Read more
The president, who received the bill 10 days after it was passed has until December 19 to sign it… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting advice over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The letter addressed to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud … Read more
The former INEC boss said it would be difficult to restructure Nigeria if inflamed passion and antagonistic positions are allowed to dominate national discourse EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said there is a need for the country to embark on short-term … Read more
The bill empowered the electoral umpire to determine the use of electronic voting as well as the transmission of results… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and civil society organisations on Monday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The National Assembly has passed the … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The Federal Lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency at the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Hon Tasir Wale Raji has called for a focal re-orientation of Student Union bodies in higher institutions of learning across Nigeria. Represented by his aide on Research and Youth Affairs, Mr Osifeko Mark Olaniyi, the lawmaker made … Read more
Court rules on a suit seeking Soludo’s disqualification November 30 Lawyer for APGA and Soludo, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), argued that the suit was without merit and that the court lacked jurisdiction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit contesting the qualification of Anambra State governor-elect, Prof. Charles Soludo, and deputy governor-elect, Onyeka Ibezim, to contest … Read more
Neither Cry For Andy Nor Weep For APC Family By Mazi Agodi KANU, Fipma Mr Nnamdi Uba (Andy) basked in the euphoria of having scored 230,201 votes during the catastrophic APC Primaries on June 26, 2021. My frantic presentation of facts in the Anambra APC Whatsapp group earned me a red card hence my sack … Read more
INEC has presented certificate of return to Soludo and his deputy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the Certificate of Return to Governor-elect Professor Chukwuma Soludo and the Deputy Governor-elect, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim for winning the Anambra State governorship election which was held on November 6. The Resident Electoral … Read more
The Senator Andy Uba Campaign Organization has rejected the result of the just-concluded Anambra state governorship election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The campaign organisation described the outcome of the election as “a charade and did not reflect the wishes of the people of Anambra state.” In a statement signed Thursday … Read more
Fr Isiguzo had, through the Pollrite 23 project, called for the enforcement of the voting rights of Nigerian inmates EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has expressed willingness to allow inmates to participate in electoral activities. Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, the National Commissioner of INEC’s Outreach and Participation Committee (OPC), disclosed … Read more
Anambra election: Full text of Soludo’s victory speech Soludo hailed the church, traditional rulers, ASATU, labour, market, trade and professional unions, youth and women organizations, non-indigenes associations, businessmen, the diaspora community and persons with disabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Anambra, Charles Soludo, has hailed the … Read more
INEC has declared Soludo as winner of Anambra governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, as winner of the Anambra Governorship Election. The Returning Officer of the Anambra … Read more
At mid-day ad-hoc INEC officials were seen at the Ihiala Local Government secretariat struggling to convey materials… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the supplementary governorship election in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State is being affected by poor logistics as voting has not commenced in many parts hours after polls were supposed to open. … Read more
The election held on Saturday, and was declared inconclusive by INEC the following day EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the Anambra State governorship election, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday declared that the race is “over” Following the declaration of the Anambra State Governorship election … Read more
…the restriction of movement would commence by 11:55 pm on Monday and end at 11:55 pm on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 1,000 police officials will be deployed for the supplementary election in Anambra State scheduled to hold in Ihiala Local Government Area on Tuesday, the State Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng, has … Read more
…the Commission made a slight adjustment to the commencement and closing time for the said election… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State supplementary election will hold from 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus … Read more
Anambra: INEC announces voting timeline for a supplementary election in Ihiala INEC announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has changed the voting schedule for the Tuesday supplemental poll in Anambra’s Ihiala Local Government in order to complete the state’s governorship … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has suspended collation of results of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra, pending the conduct of the election in Ihiala Local Government Area. Prof. Florence Obi, INEC Returning Officer for the Anambra Governorship election made the announcement Sunday night in Awka. Ms Obi, who is also the Vice … Read more