Electoral – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:18:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Electoral – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 The Reason Our Electoral Process Is Not Perfect — INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/the-reason-our-electoral-process-is-not-perfect-inec/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:18:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237189 INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said that consistent trust deficit is one of the several reasons why the electoral process in Nigeria is still lacking quality. He made this observation in a policy roundtable on Elections in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the National Commissioner in charge of Operations, Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu, [...]

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]]> Buhari Won The Last Election Amidst Electoral Violence — HRW https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-won-the-last-election-amidst-electoral-violence-hrw/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:38:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234366 President Muhammadu Buhari was victorious in the President Muhammadu Buhari amidst several cases of electoral violence, according to Human Rights Watch. Some of the electoral atrocities were instigated by soldiers and police officers as per the report from the Human Rights Watch yesterday titled “Nigeria: Widespread Violence Ushers in President’s New Term.” The report revealed [...]

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]]> INEC Is Not Allowing Us To Inspect Electoral Materials in Akwa Ibom — APC https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-is-not-allowing-us-to-inspect-electoral-materials-in-akwa-ibom-apc/ Fri, 03 May 2019 09:38:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231926 Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress in the March 9 election in Akwa Ibom, Mr. Nsima Ekere has said INEC is frustrating all plans to inspect electoral materials as pronounced by the tribunal. Lead Counsel to Ekere, Mr. Victor Iyanam revealed this at a news conference in Uyo two days back. He shared that INEC [...]

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]]> Electronic Voting Is The Answer To Electoral Violence – Akin Orebiyi https://www.theinfostride.com/electronic-voting-is-the-answer-to-electoral-violence-akin-orebiyi/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:21:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229366 Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Akin Orebiyi has backed electronic voting in future elections claiming it presents loads of advantages that tackle electoral issues. The ex INEC boss revealed this while assessing the just-concluded 2019 general elections in the country. His words, We should be devising programmes, putting [...]

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]]> INEC Suspends Every Electoral Process In Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-every-electoral-process-in-rivers-state/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:23:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228696 INEC has announced its suspension of all ongoing electoral process in River State. The electoral body revealed this in a press statement signed by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, and shared it on its official twitter handle. It read, “Based on reports from our officials in the field, the [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Death Threats Is A Form Of Electoral Violence – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-death-threats-is-a-form-of-electoral-violence-atiku/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:57:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227371 Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that President Muahammadu Buhari threatening people with death all in the name of curbing rigging is the same thing as normal electoral violence we are used to. He said the president has “complete” disregard for the country’s laws. “We were shocked to hear General Buhari live on national [...]

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]]> APC Will Not Tamper With The Electoral Process Like PDP – Adams Oshiomole https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-will-not-tamper-with-the-electoral-process-like-pdp-adams-oshiomole/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:51:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227012 Mr. Adams Oshiomole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress has said that APC is working towards winning all elections in a free and fair manner instead of through rigging like it was under PDP. His words, “The APC will win the election in a free and fair manner as against the practice in [...]

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]]> Buhari, APC Are Frustrated Over Their Dwindled Electoral Fortune – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-apc-are-frustrated-over-their-dwindled-electoral-fortune-pdp/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:38:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226470 PDP has denied knowledge of reports of dispute in their political party over how the party’s presidential campaign funds has been utilized. The party also feels the fake reports are being sponsored by the All Progressives Congress. The opposition party, via Kola Ologbondiyan, said that the APC and agents of President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Council [...]

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]]> Amina Zakari Should Not Be Found Anywhere Near The Electoral Process – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/amina-zakari-should-not-be-found-anywhere-near-the-electoral-process-pdp/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:53:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225288 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has complained about alleged plots of President Muhammadu Buhari, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in connivance with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC , and the security agencies to disrupt the 2019 polls. The opposition party reported its stance on Amina Zakari, the INEC and security agencies to the [...]

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]]> Amina Zakari Can Hinder Electoral Intergrity – Obi Ezekwesili https://www.theinfostride.com/amina-zakari-can-hinder-electoral-intergrity-obi-ezekwesili/ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:13:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224885 Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr.Obiageli Ezekwesili, has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof.Mamoud Yakubu, to immediately reverse the recent employment of Mrs. Amina Zakari, one of its commissioners. Reacting to her appointment, Ezekwesili, in a press statement on Saturday, said, “The INEC chairman appears [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Heart Is Fixed On Manipulating The Electoral Process – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-heart-is-fixed-on-manipulating-the-electoral-process-pdp/ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 14:40:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224866 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Buhari to dismiss the newly appointed head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre, Amina Zakari. They blasted Zakari’s appointment, saying that it is part of a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the upcoming election. PDP in a statement, said “if [...]

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]]> Politicians Must Have Electoral Integrity – Oby Ezekwesili https://www.theinfostride.com/politicians-must-have-electoral-integrity-oby-ezekwesili/ Sat, 22 Dec 2018 11:36:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223887 Oby Ezekwesili has spoken against thuggery, military intimidation and harassment of voters in the 2019 elections. She pointed out that the absence of thuggery and military intimidation would be part of the conditions that would ascertain a violence-free poll. The forum was organised by Presidential Summit Centre in collaboration with Forum of Presidential Candidates towards [...]

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]]> Buhari Is Banned From Signing Electoral Bill – Ovie Omo-Agege https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-is-banned-from-signing-electoral-bill-ovie-omo-agege/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:13:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222857 Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central) said the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance forbids President Muhammadu Buhari from signing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker gave this insight in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday night. Article 2 of the protocol [...]

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]]> The Powerful Elite And The Masses Determine Any Electoral Success – Yahaya Bello https://www.theinfostride.com/the-powerful-elite-and-the-masses-determine-any-electoral-success-yahaya-bello/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:10:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205299 Yahaya Bello has said the masses will vote massively for President Buhari in 2019. “Two classes determine the electoral success of any candidate in Nigeria – the powerful elite and the masses,” Bello said. “Many of us who supported him actually supported his incorruptible and disciplined personality. I founded the Kogi Youth Arise Group with [...]

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]]> APC Is Corrupting Our Electoral System – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-is-corrupting-our-electoral-system-pdp/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:23:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199541 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement issued on Sunday, February 11, 2018, said that President Buhari has lost popularity in his hometown, Katsina and Nigeria. According to PDP, the All Progressives Congress (APC) used military force to intimidate voters and steal votes. Kola Ologbondiyan said “The fact that it still held a legitimate [...]

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]]> Yahaya Bello Committed Electoral Fraud – Dino Melaye https://www.theinfostride.com/yahaya-bello-committed-electoral-fraud-dino-melaye/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 05:11:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197585 Senator Dino Melaye has released a video attacking the Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello on social media. He said Bello threatened Senators, saying that most of them will not return to the Red chambers in 2019. Melaye, in a video which he posted on Instagram, said ”I begin to ask myself why will any intellectually [...]

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]]> Our Youths Must Be Actively Involved In The Electoral Process – Tunde Giwa-Daramola https://www.theinfostride.com/our-youths-must-be-actively-involved-in-the-electoral-process-tunde-giwa-daramola/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:11:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197306 Tunde Giwa-Daramola has urged the youth to participate in the ongoing voter registration to be able to vote in the 2019 General Elections. “This is the right time for Akoko youths to vote for reliable candidates who will protect their interest at the state and federal levels. “The first step is to ensure that you [...]

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]]> There Has Been A Lot Of Improvement In The Electoral Process – INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/there-has-been-a-lot-of-improvement-in-the-electoral-process-inec/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:21:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196922 Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said INEC has 74 million voters in its register by the second week of January. He said the figure was expected to reach between 80 and 85 million by 2019 because of the on-going nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). He assured Nigerians that only their votes would determine the 2019 general [...]

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]]> Fayose Is An Electoral Robber And Political Harlot – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/fayose-is-an-electoral-robber-and-political-harlot-apc/ Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:11:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153348 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has described Governor Ayo Fayose as a political harlot and an electoral robber. The Ekiti APC made the comments via a statement released by Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun. The statement reads: “Fayemi and Oni are too decent and busy in their assignments to engage in such frivolous [...]

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]]> Thugs Hijacked Electoral Materials – Dakuku Peterside https://www.theinfostride.com/thugs-hijacked-electoral-materials-dakuku-peterside/ Sun, 11 Dec 2016 04:25:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150854 A former APC governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside says electoral material meant for one ward in Opobo/Nkoro LG Area in the ongoing legislative rerun election has been hijacked. Peterside, who is the present Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASSA) said thugs eloped with the materials. He, however, later [...]

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]]> PMB Should Maintain Electoral Standard Set By PDP – Ike Ekweremadu https://www.theinfostride.com/pmb-should-maintain-electoral-standard-set-by-pdp-ike-ekweremadu/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:17:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143573 Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to maintain the electoral standards set by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ekweremadu also called on Buhari to warn police officers to stop intimidating PDP members. The senator made the comments via a statement released by his media aide, Uche Anichukwu. The statement reads: I [...]

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]]> Eight Facts You Need To Know About New INEC Boss, Mahmood Yakubu https://www.theinfostride.com/eight-facts-you-need-to-know-about-new-inec-boss-mahmood-yakubu/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:44:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103250 Following the appointment of Mahmood Yakubu as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on Wednesday, here are eight facts you probably did not know about the Professor of Political History and International Studies. Yakubu, a Professor of Political History and International Studies, was Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education [...]

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]]> Former INEC Chairman, Prof Jega Loses Brother To Hajj Stampede https://www.theinfostride.com/former-inec-chairman-prof-jega-loses-brother-to-hajj-stampede/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:28:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101129 The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has lost a brother, Abdulkadir Jega, to Hajj stampede. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Saturday, disclosed that two Court of Appeal Justices — one of which is Abdulkadir Jega — were among those that died during the [...]

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]]> Kogi, Bayelsa Guber Polls: IGP Assures INEC Of Adequate Security | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/kogi-bayelsa-guber-polls-igp-assures-inec-of-adequate-security-news/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:30:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/kogi-bayelsa-guber-polls-igp-assures-inec-of-adequate-security-news/ The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Solomon Arase, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the preparedness of the Police to provide adequate security during the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. This is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Acting ACP Olabisi Kolawole in Abuja on Wednesday. The [...]

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]]> Resolve All Card Reader Issues Before Kogi, Bayelsa Polls – APC Tells INEC | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/resolve-all-card-reader-issues-before-kogi-bayelsa-polls-apc-tells-inec-nigeria/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:30:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/resolve-all-card-reader-issues-before-kogi-bayelsa-polls-apc-tells-inec-nigeria/ The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to address all the problems associated with the use of card readers during the last general elections before the forthcoming governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the charge while speaking [...]

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]]> I’ve Been A Widow For 15yrs, I’ve Never Asked Any Man For Help – Acting INEC Chair | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ive-been-a-widow-for-15yrs-ive-never-asked-any-man-for-help-acting-inec-chair-nigeria/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ive-been-a-widow-for-15yrs-ive-never-asked-any-man-for-help-acting-inec-chair-nigeria/ Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mrs. Amina Zakari has denied insinuations that she is desperate to become substantive chairman of the electoral body. Mrs. Zakari’s appointment as national commissioner had expired on July 22 and there are speculations President Muhammadu Buhari may confirm her appointment as INEC chairman, subject to Senate [...]

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