The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Adesola Elegbeji as winner of Saturday’s Remo Federal constituency of Ogun by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Kazeem Bello, made the declaration at the Ikenne collation centre in the early hours of Sunday. He …
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Joseph Ikpea of APC wins Edo Central Senatorial by-election
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of Edo Central Senatorial by-election conducted on Aug. 16. INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Kingsley Omo-Iwoze announced the results in the early hours of Sunday at the official collation Centre in Ubiaja, …
Read More »Omosede Igbinedion wins Ovia Federal Constituency by-election in Edo
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Barrister Omosede Igbinedion winner of the Ovia Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday in Edo. The election took place across two local governments of Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East , both forming the Ovia Federal Constituency in Edo. Announcing the results early …
Read More »APGA candidate Lauds INEC Conduct of Anambra Senatorial by-election
Chief Emma Nwachukwu, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Anambra South Senatorial by -election has commended its peaceful conduct. Nwachukwu also commended INEC’s processes in the election. The APGA candidate who arrived at his Polling Unit, 002 located at Umuhu Central School at Ukpor Ward-II in Nnewi South …
Read More »Edo Lawmaker hails INEC for Peaceful Conduct of by-elections
Mr Billy Osawaru, representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has applauded INEC for the peaceful conduct of the Edo by-elections. Speaking to newsmen in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West Local Government, Osawaru described the election process as transparent, orderly, and free from any form of disruption or irregularities. …
Read More »By-election: Voters Commend INEC, Security agencies in Ibadan
THE Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Taiwo Salami, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the conduct of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. He gave the commendation in an interview on Saturday with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Ward 10, …
Read More »Traditional rulers vital to Nigeria’s democracy, says INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described traditional rulers as “indispensable allies” in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy, citing their influence in mobilising citizens to register and vote. Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, Yobe Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made the remark on Wednesday during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Fika and …
Read More »INEC appeals to Voters to Reject Double Registration
Mallam Isah Ehimeakhe, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Bayelsa on Monday appealed to the electorate not to register twice as it was an offence under the law. Ehimeakhe, who reiterated this while speaking with newsmen in Yenagoa, said that multiple registration could attract a fine or an imprisonment as provided …
Read More »2027: INEC cautions Political Parties against Premature Election Campaigns
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties against early open campaigns for the 2027 General Election, describing it as a violation of the Electoral Act. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Gov. Oyebanji formally declares second term bid
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has formally declared his intention to contest for a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oyebanji made the declaration on Monday during a meeting with members of the Central Working Committee of the APC held at the party secretariat in …
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