2023: INEC Activates Portal For Ad Hoc Staff Registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun recruitment of ad hoc staff for the 2023 general elections. In a statement released Wednesday on its official Facebook page, the electoral umpire urged interested and eligible persons to visit its … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has planned to publish the final list of candidates for Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives seats on 20 September ahead of the 2023 poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the ”Expert Meeting on Conducting Nigeria’s 2023 General … Read more
Confusion As INEC denies Extending Voter Registration, Insists On June 30 Deadline. Speaking on the floor of the house earlier on Wednesday, Jibril Dukku, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, had said INEC agreed to extend the deadline. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Finally, INEC Extend Voter Registration, Reveals New Deadline JUST IN: … Read more
INEC Takes Crucial Decision Ahead Of 2023 Elections The decision might not be unconnected to the recent declaration of the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, announcing that he will contest for the position of president in 2023. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Tinubu Support Group Sends Strong Warning To Buhari Over Imposition Of Successor JUST IN: … Read more
Although the INEC chief admitted that the present situation was enough to be worried about, he was confident that the threats would be brought under control… According to Yakubu, the commission is also preparing for two off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti State (June 18) and Osun State (July 16). EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms … Read more
The INEC Chairman said the commission might be forced to find another arrangement for the handling of sensitive materials He added that the commission has never doubt the capacity of the CBN to discharge that responsibility EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls … Read more
HURIWA had said that it would not be a shock should the Chairman of INEC buys the ₦100 million presidential nomination… But reacting, Yakubu said it is a preposterous proposition and will not happen EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention You’re Worst Of All Our Enemies, IPOB Replies … Read more
As the Continuous Voters Registration, VCR, exercise was closed on Sunday, July 31 across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has again ruled out the chances of many Nigerians, particularly young people making frantic efforts to register for and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) with a view to exercising their franchise during … Read more
INEC Chairman Issues New Directive To Parties Ahead Of Primaries. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu said the directive was in compliance with the new Electoral Act 2022. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race BREAKING: INEC Speaks … Read more
INEC Speaks On Postponing 2023 Elections Over Insecurity. Chairman of the electoral body, Mahmood Yakubu, hinted that next year’s polls will be governed by the new electoral act. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ex-Deputy Gov Docked For ‘Stealing, Land Grabbing’ [PHOTOS] [JUST IN] 2023: Group Vows To Sue Goodluck Jonathan If He Fails To Declare For Presidency … Read more
INEC observed that parties had rescheduled their primaries multiple times and warned that the… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that parties must respect dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Election Primaries and the commission’s timetable. The Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, spoke on Tuesday in Abuja, at the first … Read more
INEC Speaks On Actual Date For 2023 Presidential Election EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it will not announce the actual date for the 2023 presidential election until the Electoral Act Amendment Bill is signed into law. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this in Abuja during … Read more
#AnambraDecides: INEC Reveals When Election Results Will Show on Portal INEC promised that the election results from the 5,634 voting units will be uploaded to its result-viewing webpage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, has advised Nigerians, particularly those following the governorship election in Anambra, on when to visit its Election … Read more
INEC Chairman has spoken on rigging the Anambra Governorship Election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Mr. Mahmood Yakubu, has hailed the introduction of new technology in the conduct of elections in Nigeria, beginning with the governorship election in Anambra State, saying it forecloses any threat … Read more
According to him, INEC does not need new laws to deploy certain technologies Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu on Friday said the electoral umpire will continue to deepen the use of technology in conducting elections across the country. Professor Yakubu made the comment while speaking at the opening ceremony of … Read more
One Emmanuel Agonsi has instituted a legal action at a federal high court in Abuja against Mahmood Yakubu, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ekohotblog reports that Agonsi approached the trial court asking it to compel the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to produce the asset declaration form belonging to INEC helmsman. Agonsi, the plaintiff, … Read more
Electoral Act amendment Nominee for the position of Chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has appealed to the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the Electoral Act Amendment Bill before end of first quarter of 2021. Yakubu made the call in Abuja on Thursday when he appeared before the Senate Committee … Read more
The Senate has considered the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the reappointment of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Senate Majority Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, asked the lawmakers to consider the request of the President during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. Read also: BREAKING: Senate Reads Buhari’s Letter … Read more
Reappointment The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the Senate to confirm the reappointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman and commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Buhari’s official communication to the red chamber was read on the floor during plenary on Tuesday, by the President of the Senate, Ahmad … Read more
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu steps down The commission also named Ahmed Mu’azu as it’s Acting Chairman Mu’azu, a retired Air Vice Marshal is one of the National Commissioners.representing North-East Zone in the Commission. The outgoing INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu announced that his five years tenure ended today. Yakubu who was appointed as Chairman of the Commission on … Read more