INEC, frequently depends on corps members to conduct elections around the country IPOB had declared sit-at-home in order to halt the election Ekohotblog reports that some National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Anambra State have pledged to boycott the next gubernatorial election due to repeated threats from the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. It … Read more
INEC Chairman declares readiness for Anambra Election We have a little over 81,000 valid registrants, he said. Ekohotblog reports that Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that the commission is ready for the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra State. He said this at a meeting with … Read more
INEC gives update on available PVCs ahead of Anambra polls He said that the cards had been printed and would be delivered to the INEC office in Anambra State on Thursday. Ekohotblog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said that 81,778 newly printed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were ready for collection … Read more
There has been low response by adhoc workers who will conduct the poll because of the security situation in the southeast region… EKO HOT BLOG reports that several adhoc workers for the Anambra State governorship election have reportedly resigned due to fear of attacks by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Independent … Read more
INEC has given a fresh update on the Anambra governorship election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that non-sensitive materials for the Anambra governorship election have been delivered in readiness for the November 6 election. The latest development was made known via a statement by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman … Read more
Jega said any provision of the law that contradicts the use of electronic transmission of results for the 2023 elections must be amended. Jega requested that the bicameral assembly’s harmonisation committees give INEC’s proposals “serious consideration.” Ekohotblog reports that former Independent National Election Commission (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega believes the national assembly must accept the … Read more
“INEC should face what is facing it and leave IPOB alone…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stop dragging the group into the state’s election issues. IPOB issued the warning in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Media … Read more
INEC urges Anambra women to avoid using makeup on election day. If we can’t read your fingerprints we can read your face…. Ekohotblog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has advised female Anambra voters not to wear makeup during the November 6 gubernatorial election. The commission stated that the advice is required due … Read more
PDP has asked court to sack 3 Senators and 27 other lawmakers for unlawful defection. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, sought a court order joining the three Zamfara Senators and 27 other lawmakers who defected from the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit against Governor Bello Matawalle. … Read more
Gumi said the E-transmission of election results will limit mediocrity among those governing Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has praised the decision by the Nigerian Senate which now allows the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results electronically. He urged INEC to “immediately, with the collaboration … Read more
The full details of President Buhari meeting with Governor Obaseki has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, met with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseko, behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. However, Governor Obaseki, while addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, called for the full … Read more
The Nigerian Senate adopts electronic transmission of election results. Adoption was not without controversy, which was brought under control by the sitting Senate President. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigerian Senate accepted electronic transmission of election results on Tuesday, a stance reflected in the Conference Committee report given to the chamber. The electronic transmission of election … Read more
Jega argued that the electronic transmission of result was cost-effective and easier to deploy… A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has said he is not interested in contesting the 2023 presidential election. He also blamed the National Assembly for opposing the use of electronic transmission of results in … Read more
INEC has released the final list of governorship candidates for the Anambra 2021 election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, published the final list of candidates contesting for the gubernatorial election slated for November 6, 2021, in Anambra State. The list showing the 18 candidates contesting for the governorship election was … Read more
…the emergency Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting would among other issues deliberate on the way forward The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today hold an emergency security meeting in Abuja to take a final decision on the conduct of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. There are fears that the … Read more
Jega expressed worries over citizens’ lack of trust in the electoral process… Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has called for the electronic transmission of election results in the country. He made the call on Friday during a national political summit in Abuja, ahead of the general elections in … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may cancel the Anambra 2021 Governorship election. EkoHotBlog reports that the Anambra 2021 Governor election scheduled to hold November 6, 2021, might not hold under the rising insecurity in the Southeast. According to topnaijanews, the Chief Press Secretary to the commission’s chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi in a recent interview … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has suspended the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Bauchi State This is contained in a statement by the INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, Alhaji Adamu Gujungu, on Monday in Bauchi. Gujungu said that the temporary suspension of the exercise would take effect from Sept. … Read more
A close observation of the seven-member committee revealed that only Urhoghide voted in support of the e-transmission of results. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate has announced a seven-member conference committee to meet with the House of Representatives team to solve the contentious aspects of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill. The President of the Senate, Ahmad … Read more
INEC has announced the suspension of voters’ online pre-registration in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will suspend the pre-registration of voters in Lagos from Tuesday (today). The latest development was made known via a statement by the Head of Department, Voter Education/Publicity, INEC, Lagos State, Mr. … Read more