EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has said that the commission must prove the reason it failed to upload the presidential poll results to the INEC results viewing portal (IreV). Jega stated this during an Interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Former INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, has urged amendments to the Electoral Act of 2022, noting its historic importance in Nigeria’s electoral history while emphasizing the need for improvement. Speaking at a retreat organized for senators by the NILDS in Akwa Ibom State, Jega proposed key changes. First, he recommended … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Carter Center, renowned for its commitment to democratic processes, has announced that a former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, will spearhead the Center’s pivotal international election observation mission in Zimbabwe. In a strategic move, the Carter Center launched its mission at the … Read more
Ngige has blasted Jega over his recent comment on the ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has berated the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, over his comment on the ongoing strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party women leader has joined the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Women’s leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Kebbi Central in Kebbi State, Hajiya Yar-Sokoto Jega, has switched allegiances to the All Progressives Congress (APC). EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs … Read more
Jega said the forthcoming 2023 general elections may be the “make or break” epochal moment for Nigeria, depending on actions and inactions of workers The former INEC boss argued that the sorry state of the socioeconomic conditions under which the Nigerian working people have… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of Independent National … Read more
Jega says Nigeria Should Go Into The Next Elections With A New Law EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, says the country will be better off with a new electoral law ahead of the 2023 general elections. Jega made this statement while speaking at a … Read more
He maintained that adequate security was key to an acceptable election outcome EKO HOT BLOG reports that Attahiru Jega, erstwhile Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has lamented the state of insecurity in Nigeria. Jega warned that the 2023 general elections may not hold if the current insecurity is not tackled immediately. He issued … 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
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
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
The former INEC chairman, also called for development of a people-oriented party structure that will be accountable to the people… A former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attairu Jega, has said the two major political parties – the APC and PDP – in the country have led Nigeria astray in the last … 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
A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for the reduction of the number of states in the country from 36 to 12 to fast-track the development of the country. Speaking yesterday at the inaugural caucus meeting of the Rescue Nigeria Project, in Abuja, Jega said the … Read more
This follows the re-constitution of the Governing Councils of 19 Federal universities and four inter-university centres by the Federal Government. The Federal Government on Thursday appointed a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Attahiru Jega and former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba as Chairmen of the Governing … Read more
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A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has spoken about the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Commission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, has asked the Senate not to confirm Lauretta Onochie as … Read more
Jega confirmed that politicians feel uncomfortable over the electronic transmission of results The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has commended the National Assembly for taking steps to review the Electoral Amendment Act (2010) as amended but decried the exclusion of electronic transfer of results. Jega, who spoke as … Read more
President Buhari has offered Prof. Attahiru Jega a new appointment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, as Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Jos (UNIJOS). This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, while … Read more
Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says President Muhammadu Buhari has betrayed the trust many Nigerians reposed in him. Jega made this known in an interview with Daily Trust. He said the performance of current administration has been very disappointing. Jega served as Nigeria’s electoral umpire from 2010 to 2015, … Read more
The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigerians needed to do more to avert the disintegration prediction of Nigeria by the CIA. Jega recalled that the CIA had predicted that Nigeria was going to disintegrate after 2015 general election but was averted by the then President Goodluck … Read more