Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said a total of 2,249,780 registered voters have collected their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in the state. This represents 85.57 per cent of the 2,629,025 total…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces a formidable challenge in the forthcoming 21st of September Edo State governorship election, with the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, playing a pivotal role in its effectiveness. The stakes are high, as the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that…
The Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, has expressed satisfaction with the mock accreditation exercise in Edo State, confirming the commission’s readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible governorship election in the state. “We intended to test…
…As police arrest council boss over alleged political violence By Elvis Omoregie The Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, yesterday, assured residents of Edo state of the Commission’s readiness to conduct free, fair and credible elections in the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the recent hike in price of petrol will not affect the conduct of Edo governorship election. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, said this while fielding questions from newsmen…
In preparation for the upcoming Edo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning against the dissemination of fake news and misinformation throughout the electoral process. During a press briefing in Abuja on Friday,…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to eliminate vote buying in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship election. The government agencies made this known on Thursday in Benin…
Alhassan Doguwa, a member of the House of Representatives, has emphasized the importance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) overseeing local government elections to enhance grassroots democracy. Doguwa, who represents the Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in Kano State, made…
As preparations intensify for the upcoming Edo State elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans to deploy over 5,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the event. The elections are slated for September 21, 2024. INEC…
