Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has claimed that the judiciary is the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy. He spoke on Monday in Abuja, as a panelist at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre...
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he Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates in Edo against engaging in electioneering campaigns beyond the Thursday midnight deadline. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Mr Sam Olumekun, Information and Voter Education Committee, gave the warning in a statement, on Thursday in Abuja. Olumekun said...
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. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, presented the register to the chairmen and secretaries of political parties and other...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has categorically dismissed rumors of potential merger talks with other political parties, reaffirming its commitment to independence and strength. According to National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has declared that PDP...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to play by the rules and shun anything that could cause violence during the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the advice during a meeting with leaders of political parties and...
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – No fewer than 17 political parties have uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms for the Nov. 16 Ondo State Governorship Election, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in...
Malian political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling junta’s order to suspend political activities and vowed to mount a legal challenge to what one opposition politician called the “dictatorial” move. The West African country has been under military rule since a coup in...
A former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday highlighted the crucial role of the political party in ensuring good governance, saying the government belongs to the party. Fashola said this in an interview with newsmen at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island,...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Friday warned political parties and their aspirants to pull down campaign billboards, posters and jingles being aired on television and Radio stations in the state. INEC said the warning was because the ban on election campaigns had not been...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Bishop Mathew Kukah have stressed the need to reposition political parties to build a democratic culture that fosters inclusivity, transparency and accountability. They made the call at the Public Presentation of the Needs Assessment of Political Parties in Nigeria, organised by Kukah Centre...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) said on Thursday in Lagos that it is not engaging in merger talks with any political party. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji AbdulRazaq AbdulSalam. “NNPP is an...
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – Only 6 out of the 19 registered political parties are set to participate in the forth coming Taraba State Local Government Council elections which would hold on the 18 of November, 2023 across the state. The Executive Chairman, Taraba State Independent Electoral...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has no candidate in Saturday’s Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship election, because it is not a political party. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at a news conference held at the Kogi Headquarters of the commission in Lokoja...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers on Tuesday advised political parties and applicants disputing the outcome of the 2023 general elections to visit its local government offices where election documents were domiciled for inspection. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Johnson Alalibo, gave the...
Retired Maj-Gen. Modibo Alkali, the National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday says the commission has no political party or preferred candidate in the country. Alkali spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting with the representatives of all political parties in Sokoto State. He said the election body would...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to political parties to allow for healthy competition in the coming general elections. Dr Mutiu Agboke, Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made the appeal in Osogbo on Friday, at a meeting between INEC and candidates of various political parties’ with...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian judiciary has been urged to ensure transparency and rule of law in the administration of justice in preparatory of the 2023 general elections. The Convener of Democracy Watch of Nigeria, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel made the call during a press briefing on Friday...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – Politicians and supporters of political parties in Kwara State have warned against defacement and destruction of opposition parties’ posters and billboards. The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Paul Odama, gave the warning in statement issued by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Okasanmi...
President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel Oladele, says no political party can transform Nigeria unless the citizens are ready and prepared to serve God and restore the country’s lost glory. Oladele stated this during the dedication of a musical instrument, ‘Altus 111 Klass Organ,...