The Forum of Political Parties has blamed the failures observed in the Kogi and Bayelsa States governorship elections on security agencies. According to the communiqué issued by the forum and red out to the media by its National Chairman, Chief Kenneth Udeze, the elections in both states were largely marred by activities of political thugs, … Read more
– The PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Walid Jibrin said that adequate punishment will be meted out to those found culpable – He added that the probe was not on a specific individual but generally – He also said that the BoT recommended a peace committee to probe into the issues in Edo, Lagos and Kano … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it was committed to conclude the elections process in both Bayelsa and kogi states fairly and credibly. INEC also expressed concern about some reported cases of violence in the Saturday governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States. In a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, National … Read more
– Okoye said that such result could be cancelled depending on reports from the presiding officer in such units – He said, “If there are areas where ballot box snatching was reported, the presiding officer is expected to write a report on such incident to the Electoral Officer – The report from the presiding officers … Read more