Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) that have remained uncollected for a decade. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that this recommendation was part of 208 proposals generated from INEC’s review of the 2023 general elections. The decision follows the ongoing issue of unclaimed PVCs, … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties have expressed differing perspectives on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal to phase out Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and introduce diaspora voting, with the APC supporting the reforms and opposition parties emphasizing sincerity of purpose. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has stated that the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) compromised Nigeria’s 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amadi, a former Executive Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), argued that it was INEC officials, not … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the appointment of new, credible leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenures to combat corruption and restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership Failure … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to a statement by INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Timidi Wariowei, PVCs can be collected at ward headquarters from August 22 to 26, and at … Read more
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu clarified that INEC lacks constitutional authority to conduct local government elections, except in the FCT, and emphasized that constitutional amendments are needed for any change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, clarified that the commission does not have the constitutional authority to conduct … Read more
U.S. Department Of State Report Reveals Challenges In Nigeria’s 2023 Elections. Despite challenges, observers believe elections generally reflected voters’ preferences. Report underscores persistent underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, citing religious, cultural, and economic barriers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the U.S. Department of State’s 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria highlighted several … Read more
Peter Obi group have sued INEC over voter registration halt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is being sued by the Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) for “failing to comply with the constitutional provisions that compel the Commission to maintain voter registration until at least 90 days” prior to … Read more
‘Stop Giving False Prophecies On Nigeria Elections’ – Archbishop Kaigama EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama on Sunday warned religious leaders against dabbling into politics in the name of divine prophecy. The cleric said religious leaders must resist the temptation to do the bidding of influential Nigerians by … Read more