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 Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will resume nationwide continuous voter registration, CVR, February 2025. This is as it said the exercise will commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas. The Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, in a memo dated November 20, 2024, charged Resident Electoral Commissioners to make some … Read more
A group of youths in Ondo State have protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Maitama, Abuja, following the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola. The governorship election is set to take place on November 16, 2024, across the state. A viral video on X captured the youths carrying … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the successful distribution of 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the successful production of 184,438 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for new registrants and other designated categories in preparation for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. INEC has scheduled the governorship elections … 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
INEC chairman urges strict adherence to electoral guidelines Parties given deadline to submit candidate lists for Ondo election Continuous Voter Registration to resume in both states Eko Hot Blog reports that in a crucial meeting with national leaders of political parties, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, emphasized the need … Read more
INEC has reacted to court ruling on resumption of voter registration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday reacted to the ruling of the Federal High Court ordering it to resume voters registration. According to INEC, it would be constitutionally and legally impossible to resume voter registration before the … Read more
SERAP has given INEC ultimatum to allow Nigerians complete voter registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow Nigerians complete their voter registration. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s … 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
2023: Why Continuous Voter Registration Can’t Be Extended – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says extending the voter registration exercise will hamper its preparations for the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICK EFCC Declares Mompha Wanted After Failure To Appear In Court Marwa Reveals How EFCC Recovered … Read more
APC has called on INEC to extend the voter registration and for the creation of more centres. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the continuous voter registration in the country. According to the party, there is also a need … Read more
Kwara Gov declares Friday work-free for voter registration ….INEC closes the continuous voter registration exercise on July 31 EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
INEC set new date to end voter registration …the extension spans for two weeks EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
INEC had said extending the voters’ registration was now inevitable following a surge in interest and calls by Nigerians for the exercise to be extended Online registration as of 7 am, Monday 27th June 2022 was pegged at 3,250,449, and physical registration, at 5,381,247 EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate … Read more
He said this was the first time voters saw a candidate who looked like he will work for their interest and were willing to express their minds in the election According to him, there is an improvement in INEC’s way of conducting elections as a result of the revised Electoral Act which makes room for … 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
According to INEC , the decision was a response to the unpresented surge in the number of people that wish to register as voters Okoye said the commission was aware of the challenges faced by Nigerians across the country, particularly in the South-East sub-region… EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges … Read more
INEC has received reports from our States indicating an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens that wish to register In response, the Commission has immediately released additional 209 machines deployed mainly to the five South Eastern States EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges ADC 2023 Flagbearer Tinubu Defeats Osinbajo, … Read more
INEC said suspension of the exercise led to the unfortunate incident in the state where a staff of the commission was killed by gunmen in the state The Commission said it will announce any new decision on the matter after consultation with security agencies and critical stakeholders EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: APC Commences Sale … Read more