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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, gave an update on the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva, contesting in the November 11, 2023 governorship election. The electoral body speaking on the controversy around his candidacy, said it is awaiting a final court decision to know …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will consider sourcing ad hoc staff from neighbouring states for the conduct of the forthcoming November 11 governorship election in Imo State. This is as the electoral body expressed disappointment with a shortfall of 6,154 ad hoc staff in Imo as …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worries over the surge in the rate of fake news, hate speech and misinformation across the country. Newsextra24 reports that as the commission prepares to hold off-season elections in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa states, it has raised alarm over how the above elements …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the results of the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states will be transmitted electronically. Recall that the Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ofiong Efanga, recently, at a press conference, said that the commission would adopt a …

AHEAD of the November 11 governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi states, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has expressed deep concern at the wave of insecurity in the three states. Consequently, the commission has again appealed to political parties and their candidates to avoid actions and utterances capable …

AHEAD of the off-season November 11 Governorship election in Imo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has solicited the support of traditional leaders and faith-based groups toward the conduct of a violence-free and credible electoral process in the State. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Sylvia Agu, who …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened up on the issues surrounding the letter in circulation stating that it has withdrawn the appeal against the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal judgement sacking the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Head of the Legal Department in Kano, Barrister Suleiman …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 21st September 2024, for the conduct of the Edo State governorship election. Newsextra24 reports that INEC disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement on X signed by the Chairman of the Publicity and Voter Committee, Sam Olumekun. The electoral body also announced Saturday, …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed a date for a mock accreditation for the forthcoming governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun on Monday announced the date. According to Olumekun, “The test run will take place simultaneously in …

THE National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin has affirmed the election of Sen. Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party for Edo South seat of the National Assembly. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, and his party, had through petition …