The Independent National Electoral Commission conducted Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across the country on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Governorship elections were held in 29 States of the Federation, while State Assembly elections were held in 36 states. No election took place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A general assessment shows that the … [Read more...] about INEC is investigating incidents and will bring culprits to justice
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INEC Releases Press Statement ahead Of Saturday Gubernatorial Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received reports that some political leaders are asking members of the public to disregard its stated resolve to use Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and Smart Card Readers (SCRs) for the April 11, 2015 Governorship and State Assembly elections. A particular state governor in the North Central geo-political zone is reported … [Read more...] about INEC Releases Press Statement ahead Of Saturday Gubernatorial Elections
Governorship/House of Assembly polls: APC warns security agencies, INEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission and all national institutions connected to Saturday's Governorship and House of Assembly elections against compromising on their statutory roles under any circumstance, in order to provide a level playing field for all parties to the elections. In a statement … [Read more...] about Governorship/House of Assembly polls: APC warns security agencies, INEC
INEC begins investigation into cases of Malpractice in Election
The Chairman of INEC, Attahiru Jega, says the commission has begun investigation into complaints of malpractices regarding Saturday’s elections. Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, Jega said that the commission had received several reports of malpractice, including alleged disappearance of some presiding officers with election result sheets. Admitting that INEC was concerned … [Read more...] about INEC begins investigation into cases of Malpractice in Election
Election results to be announced in 24 hours – Jega
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 … [Read more...] about Election results to be announced in 24 hours – Jega
Breaking news: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers
The Independent National Electoral Commissions (INEC) in Emohua local government area has been set ablaze by unknown political thugs. Vanguard gathered that the building located at Emohua, the Capital of the council which houses the electoral body was Sunday morning engulf in fire. The development may not be unconnected with the irregularities recorded in Saturday’s election … [Read more...] about Breaking news: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers
INEC Officials harassed by army in Edo state – Oshiomhole
The INEC officials told reporters that were forced to sit on the ground, alongside their police escort for several hours. They were later allowed to leave after they got calls from their superiors. The soldiers said they were acting on strict orders from above. Even journalists were not spared the soldiers’ ordeal as the INEC accreditation cards and reflective jackets were … [Read more...] about INEC Officials harassed by army in Edo state – Oshiomhole
INEC releases presidential results from 10 LG’s in Ogun state
ABEOKUTA-The Independent National Electoral Commission has released results of Presidential election in 10 local governments in Ogun State. Out of the results of the 10 local government areas councils released as at 2:pm on Sunday in Abeokuta, All Progressives Congress won seven with wife margin while People’s Democratic Party won th e remaining three local government … [Read more...] about INEC releases presidential results from 10 LG’s in Ogun state
Card reader hiccups avoidable – PDP, warns against under-aged voters
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the poor working of the Permanent Voter Card readers in Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections across the country could have been avoided if INEC had listened to sound advice from well meaning individuals and organizations including the PDP regarding their deployment without proper testing. National Publicity Secretary … [Read more...] about Card reader hiccups avoidable – PDP, warns against under-aged voters
INEC orders manual accreditation, extends exercise till Sunday
INEC has been monitoring field reports on the accreditation process since commencement this morning. Whereas the process has gone well in several places, in some others it has encountered some challenges especially the card readers. Consequently, accreditation has been slow in many places and has not commenced at all in some others . Even though the guidelines for the 2015 … [Read more...] about INEC orders manual accreditation, extends exercise till Sunday
INEC Card reader stolen in Zamfara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Zamfara, lost one card reader during the training of ad-hoc staff in Anka Local Government Area, an official has confirmed. Alhaji Garba Galadima, INEC Head of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, who confirmed the incident on Sunday in Gusau, said security agents, were investigating the matter. Reacting on the … [Read more...] about INEC Card reader stolen in Zamfara
Fire outbreak in INEC warehouse in Abuja
Fire gut the warehouse of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Abuja. The fire which started at 11:00 PM was contained by 2:00AM due to the quick response of officials of INEC and the Federal Fire Service, who forced their way into the warehouse. The Commissioner in charge of Electoral Operations and Logistics, Mohammed Hamanga, said that the incidence … [Read more...] about Fire outbreak in INEC warehouse in Abuja
Mixed reaction trails INEC mock election in Lagos
The election body in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has tested the card readers that would be used in the general election in a mock exercise conducted in twelve States across the country. The mock test comes amid controversy over the use of the new device in the conduct of the next general election. In Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, the mock … [Read more...] about Mixed reaction trails INEC mock election in Lagos
Card reader: PDP tasks INEC on error-free electoral process
The PDP has reminded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Nigerians expect nothing short of error-free and transparent process for credible elections come March 28 and April 11. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olisa Metuh, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, on Saturday in Abuja. He said the admonition had become necessary because of the … [Read more...] about Card reader: PDP tasks INEC on error-free electoral process
Voters with fake PVCs to be prosecuted–INEC
Amb. Rufus Akeju, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, says any voter caught with fake Permanent Voter Card (PVC) during the general elections will be prosecuted. Akeju, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Sunday, vowed that INEC would not allow any form of rigging during the elections. “Any voter who is thinking of voting with a fake … [Read more...] about Voters with fake PVCs to be prosecuted–INEC
Permanent voters cards are foolproof – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised politicians to invest their time and resources in positive strategies of winning elections rather than buying Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from prospective voters. Mr Nick Dazang, the Deputy Director, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, gave the advice in Abuja on Friday, following a claim that politicians were … [Read more...] about Permanent voters cards are foolproof – INEC
Man burns PVC after INEC postpone election
A man in Kastina North East of Nigeria has burnt his PVC upon hearing that INEC has postpone the 2015 general election from February 14th to March 28th. Does this make sense, so sad!!! … [Read more...] about Man burns PVC after INEC postpone election
PDP welcomes postponement of the 2015 general elections
In the last few days, pursuant to speculations about the shifting of the dates of the general elections, the PDP had restated its readiness for the polls and continued with our rallies whilst directing all our candidates to go on with their campaigns as only the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has the powers to take decision on the matter. Last night, the … [Read more...] about PDP welcomes postponement of the 2015 general elections
INEC reschedule’s 2015 general elections till March 28 and April 11
INEC reached the decision to postpone the 2015 General Elections at a stakeholders meeting held today, February 7, in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decided to postpone the 2015 General Elections. The Presidential and National Assembly will now hold on March 8, while Governorship and State House of Assembly April 11. An official close to the … [Read more...] about INEC reschedule’s 2015 general elections till March 28 and April 11
PVC Distribution: “INEC, APC Committing Crime Against The Electoral Process” -PDP Insists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says more facts have emerged on the connivance of some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to deny non-indigenes in APC controlled states of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the February 14, 2015 general elections. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a … [Read more...] about PVC Distribution: “INEC, APC Committing Crime Against The Electoral Process” -PDP Insists
Police to provide special security for INEC and officials during and after election
As IGP allays the fears of members of the public. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPOM, NPM, mni has directed Special Forces in the Police, which include officers and men of Special Protection Unit (SPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) to provide special security for INEC materials and officials as well as its Ad-hoc staff during and after February, … [Read more...] about Police to provide special security for INEC and officials during and after election
Permanent Voter Cards ready for collections Nationwide – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the commission had produced Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all the registered voters the country. Mr Nick Dazang, The Deputy Director, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, disclosed this at a workshop jointly organised for Journalists in Kaduna. INEC had in January announced that it registered 68.8 million … [Read more...] about Permanent Voter Cards ready for collections Nationwide – INEC
INEC extends PVC collection till Feb 8
The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards to Sunday, February 8, 2015. This information was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu, in Abuja on Sunday. He said this information supersedes the earlier deadline of Saturday, January 31 2015. Idowu said … [Read more...] about INEC extends PVC collection till Feb 8
Nigerians should listen to INEC – Buhari
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), says Nigerians ought to have listened to INEC instead of making an issue over the ingenuity of his certificate. Buhari said this in an interview with newsmen after an initial briefing where the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) presented a resolution supporting his candidature for … [Read more...] about Nigerians should listen to INEC – Buhari
Gov Jang urges Pres Jonathan to endorse the use of temporary voters card
Gov Jonah Jang of Plateau has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to endorse the use of temporary voter cards in general elections in February. Jang made the call at Jonathan’s re-election campaign in Jos on Monday. He explained that the call became imperative as many eligible voters were yet to get Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). "If INEC insists on the PVCs, many people in … [Read more...] about Gov Jang urges Pres Jonathan to endorse the use of temporary voters card
INEC took delivery of stolen PVC’s cards from anonymous person in Edo
Mr. Mike Igini, a resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo state, has announced the recovery of 983 permanent voter's cards from anonymous individual, which he believed were among the 3,661 PVC's forcefully hijacked and carted away fro INEC officials who were distributing them at 18 polling units in Orhionmwon local government area of the state last November. The identity of … [Read more...] about INEC took delivery of stolen PVC’s cards from anonymous person in Edo
68,833,479m registered Nigerians to vote – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said in Abuja on Tuesday that it registered 68,833,476 voters for the general elections in Feb. 2015 The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announced this at a news conference and presentation of voter registers to leadership of political parties. Jega said the commission arrived at the figure after removing over four … [Read more...] about 68,833,479m registered Nigerians to vote – INEC
INEC publishes names of 14 presidential candidate
The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published names of 14 presidential candidates for the 2015 general elections. Details of the names were released on the Commission’s website on Tuesday, showing that one presidential candidate and four vice presidential candidates are females. The candidates are Sen. Tunde Anifowose-Kelani as the presidential candidate … [Read more...] about INEC publishes names of 14 presidential candidate
Buhari should at least present an ‘O-level’ to INEC – Femi Kayode
The Peoples democratic Party PDP on Saturday accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of complicity in shielding the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari over his inability to present his academic qualifications to the electoral body as stipulated by both electoral laws and the 1999 constitution. Addressing a … [Read more...] about Buhari should at least present an ‘O-level’ to INEC – Femi Kayode
Controversies trails INEC’s printing of ballot papers abroad
The INEC chairman, prof.Attahiru Jega has stated that the decision to print some ballot papers outside the country is to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Mr. Kayode Idowu, the Chief Secretary to INEC, made this known in an interview with NAN on Wednesday in Abuja. He denied the allegations that the commission had spent 75 million dollars to print the 2015 … [Read more...] about Controversies trails INEC’s printing of ballot papers abroad