The Constitution is the birth certificate of any Nation, it is organic. the Nigeria’s law clearly stated that before a president would be declare a winner, he must satisfy both conditions of 25% in 24 States; and 25% in the FCT, Abuja. So, FCT treated as a separate state. But the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has
Breaking : PDP, LP, other Party Agents stage walkout at INEC Collation Centre in Abuja
The party agents of PDP, LP and other Political parties but APC staged a walkout at the ongoing presidential result collation at the ICC, Abuja. Dino Melaye who led the walkout made a case that INEC chairman should hold on with the further announcements until the results are formally and fully uploaded to the Server
INEC expresses concern over violent campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday expressed concerns over the spate of violence at the ongoing electioneering campaign. The commission said it would summon the leaders of political parties participating in the 2023 general election over the threat of violence next week. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu raised concerns at the training of master
INEC plans to start electronic voting in 2021
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday said it would engage with the National Assembly and other stakeholders to explore ways of responding to the rising cost of conducting frequent bye-elections in Nigeria. The commission premised its decision on the Supreme Court judgment which states that votes belong primarily to political parties, as well as
INEC Announce Date For Governorship And House Of Assembly Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday announced that all Governorship and State House of Assembly elections will hold on March 2, 2019. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the Commission’s Conference Room in Abuja. A statement on INEC’s twitter handle, @inecnigeria, quoted Yakubu
Court Orders Immediate Arrest Of Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered a bench warrant arrest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu for failure to appear in court. Justice Stephen Dalypop Pamel gave the order of arrest following his absence in court Wednesday. The trial judge also held that the disobedience of INEC