The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked the news making the rounds that there was an attack at the collation centre in Oredo LGA of Edo state. According to The Cable, the State’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, at a briefing said that soldiers had successfully repelled the attackers and reclaimed the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
In a crucial update that has captured widespread attention, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns regarding the timing of the 2023 presidential election results. Following a tense wait, President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner of the highly competitive election with 8,794,726 votes. His main rivals … Read more
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims of discrepancies between the results on its website and those presented by returning officers at the National Collation Centre, which were broadcast live. The commission stated this in letter dated Aug. 15 to the Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ), which alleged to have found some discrepancies … Read more
INEC disavows Labour Party’s national convention in Anambra. Chief Press Secretary confirms INEC did not monitor the convention. Labour Party relocated convention from Umuahia to Nnewi, informing INEC of venue change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disavows Wednesday’s national convention of the Labour Party, held in Anambra. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission has sworn in Mahmuda Isah for his second and final term as a Resident Electoral Commissioner. Isah, who holds a PhD in Petroleum Law, was first appointed in January 2018 and served in both Jigawa and Kaduna States before being redeployed to the FCT. During the weekly meeting where Isah … Read more
INEC has compiled a list of 200 people who have committed electoral offences. The 200 people are set to face prosecution from the electoral umpire. The IG had instructed swift investigation into cases of offences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission is set to prosecute over 200 persons arrested for various … Read more
Shocker As Tinubu Picks Masari From North East As Running Mate. Tinubu had on Thursday submitted the name of Alhaji Kabir Ibrahim Masari from Katsina state less than 12 hours before the midnight deadline set by INEC. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Read Full Text As Atiku Gives Reasons For Picking Okowa Over Wike In Last Minute … Read more
INEC Reacts To APC’s Call For Change Of Timetable. Sources had claimed that some stakeholders in the ruling party are pressuring INEC to change the date due to the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to announce his preferred presidential aspirant. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain Peter Obi As Running Mate JUST … Read more
Section 85 of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) states the requirements for the registered political parties to notify INEC of their convention EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to formally notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its national convention. Daily Trust quoted INEC Officials as saying … Read more