…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…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has fixed Sept. 12 for the signing of Peace Accord for the Edo Governorship election in Benin City. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at an extraordinary meeting with political parties…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that out of the 184,438 newly issued Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in Edo State, 125,928 have been collected ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations that some of its officials are involved in the sale of Permanent Voter Cards in Edo State ahead of the 21 September Governorship Election. A civic group, Transparency for Electoral Systems Advocacy,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Tuesday presented soft copies of voters register to political parties participating in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship election. Dr Anugbum Onuoha, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, presented the register to…
