Archives Tag: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
An Election Which Continues To Haunt Us
April 19, 2022
In the quest to defend its disproportionate figures and general incompetence at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT), INEC is now caught in a web of lies and scandalous tales which could forever damage its credibility. When the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had through their lawyers, led by Levy Uzoukwu (SAN), asked the tribunal to … Continue reading An Election Which Continues To Haunt Us
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INEC Server, APC’s Defense and the Fate of Atiku at the Tribunal
April 19, 2022
Coming on the heels of the All Progressives Congress (APC) insinuating at their defense at the presidential election petition tribunal that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was not born in Nigeria, as the constitution required of anyone contesting the presidential elections, other allegations and counter allegations have ensued. In fact, until the matter comes to a close … Continue reading INEC Server, APC’s Defense and the Fate of Atiku at the Tribunal
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Voting en-Masse: An Antidote to Rigging
April 19, 2022
Vote rigging seemed to have evolved from the Do or Die brigandage which used to be the order of the day. Yes, violence and intimidation were still recorded in the last elections, but as the electoral law evolved and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) changed its guidelines and methods, political jobbers adapted to the … Continue reading Voting en-Masse: An Antidote to Rigging
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Elections 2019: Nigerians versus the Polls
April 19, 2022
Despite the initial setback of the elections which was postponed from February 16th to Saturday, February 23rd, people still came out enmasse to exercise their franchise. This was not only surprising to many who had envisaged low voter turnout, it was a sign that Nigerians were beginning to trust the electoral process once again. Even … Continue reading Elections 2019: Nigerians versus the Polls
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Buhari Names Mahmood Yakubu New INEC Chairman
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, a professor of political history and international studies, the new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He was until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He is an expert in guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism. Source: ThisDay
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