Presisential election results would be released within 24 hours, the Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega has said. He told journalists in Abuja that it was possible to beat the 2011 record where results were announced in 48 hours. The electoral boss commended Nigerians for their resilience and good conduct during the [...]
Attahiru Jega faults IGP, says no law bars waiting after voting
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, and the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Friday clashed over the police chief’s “vote and go home order.” While the IGP had warned voters to go back to their homes after casting their votes on election days, Jega said the electoral law did not state that voters could not or should [...]
Removal of Jega is a prerogative of the president – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described outbursts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the possible removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega as "mere comedy," saying; "President Goodluck Jonathan can sack Jega if he wishes and if he does, heavens will not fall." The governor, who said the APC should stop [...]