The Edo Election Petition Tribunal received 14 petitions from victims of parties and candidates in the just-concluded congressional and state assembly elections. The court secretary, Mr. Muazu Sanusi, broke the news to reporters in Benin on Thursday. He said the petition was filed within the 21 days allowed by law. According to Sanusi, the petition was filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressive Congress Party (APC) and the Labor Party along with…
"Edo tribunal receives 14 petitions on National, state assemblies elections –"Tag: elections
The British government has begun collating information on Nigerians’ involvement in election violence and other misdeeds during the just-concluded general election. This was revealed by the British High Commission in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. The High Commission condemned the violence that disrupted the conduct of the elections and the use of ethno-religious language by some politicians to incite Nigerians to kill each other. It also condemned voter intimidation, suppression, vote-buying and the destruction…
"British govt collates information on promoters of violence in Nigeria’s elections –" The British government has begun collating information on Nigerians’ involvement in election violence and other misdeeds during the just-concluded general election. This was revealed by the British High Commission in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. The High Commission condemned the violence that disrupted the conduct of the elections and the use of ethno-religious language by some politicians to incite Nigerians to kill each other. It also condemned voter intimidation, suppression, vote-buying and the destruction…
"British collates information on promoters of violence in Nigeria’s elections –"
Arewa Advisory Forum (ACF) Former State Advocacy Secretary Anthony Sani talks to KUNLE ODEREMI about General Election Candidates’ Claims and Objections, Integrity of Results and more How would you rate this election and why? I think despite the cash crunch and fuel shortage, both organization and transparency have improved significantly from before. That’s because the campaign is more orderly than it has been in the past. Violence has been low across the country, except in…
"There are issues over 2023 elections, but…. Sani, ex-ACF spokesman –"
In order to hold a free, fair and credible gubernatorial election on March 18, 2023, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu believes that the date of the gubernatorial election should be brought forward from March 11, 2023 to March 18, 2023 day. Nigerians are now preparing to elect new governors in the federal states. Many Nigerians will not accept any further postponement of INEC at this time as we rush to vote…
"INEC should put its house order before governorship elections –"
On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari praised Nigerians for successfully holding this year’s general election. The president spoke during a meeting with outgoing US ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard at the state parliament in Abuja, according to a statement issued by his senior special assistant for media and advocacy, Garba Shehu. He said the election results in which the All Progressive Congress (APC) lost some seats at the Governor and National Assembly levels was a…
"Buhari expresses pride at power of electorates in Nigeria’s elections –"
The United States on Tuesday condemned voter intimidation and violence in last weekend’s Nigerian gubernatorial and house elections. Nigeria is in the spotlight for the second time in three weeks after reports of violence, voter intimidation and suppression, ballot box looting and other abuses during last Saturday’s election. However, in a statement issued by the US embassy in Nigeria, Washington praised the independent national electoral commission (INEC) made significant improvements to elections. But it condemned…
"US condemns violence, voter intimidation in Nigeria’s elections, threatens sanctions –"
…PDP wins 12 seats, APC eight, LP one, three stands out Suyi Ayodela On Tuesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of the House of Representatives election for Saturday, March 18, three days after voting. In the published results, the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 12 of the 24 seats up for grabs, while the Progressive National Congress (APC) won eight. According to the results, the Labor LP won only one…
"INEC releases Edo assembly elections results –" Orakun Lemarow Sokoto As Muslims prepare for Ramadan, the Sultan of Sokoto and Nigerian President Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Mohammad Saad Abubakar urged Muslims and Nigerians not to let political differences and election results affect their relationship of brotherhood, friendship and unity. He suggested that anyone dissatisfied with the outcome should go to court, as required by the constitution. “We should not abuse anyone or cause damage that would affect our relationship, especially against…
"Sultan urges Nigerians not to allow outcome of elections cause division –"
The European Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of failing to meet Nigerians’ expectations for the 2023 elections. That was contained in a statement signed by the mission’s chief observer, Barry Andrews, on Monday. He said Nigerians had a great appetite for democracy but were disappointed by INEC and the political elite. “Throughout the mission, we have seen that Nigerians have a strong desire for democracy and keen…
"Nigeria’s 2023 elections fall short of democratic standards — EU –"