RIGGING – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:35:58 +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 RIGGING – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Salihu Lukman Claims APC Cannot Win Elections Without Rigging https://www.theinfostride.com/salihu-lukman-claims-apc-cannot-win-elections-without-rigging/ https://www.theinfostride.com/salihu-lukman-claims-apc-cannot-win-elections-without-rigging/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380409 Salihu Lukman, former Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has asserted that the party can no longer win elections without resorting to rigging. In a statement released on Wednesday, Lukman highlighted the deteriorating situation within the party and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/salihu-lukman-claims-apc-cannot-win-elections-without-rigging/feed/ 0 Poverty Makes Rigging Impossible To Eradicate — European Centre https://www.theinfostride.com/poverty-makes-rigging-impossible-to-eradicate-european-centre/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:58:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242803 The Programme Director of the European Centre for Electoral Support, Maria Mauro, has come out to say that the level of poverty in several 3rd world countries, including Nigeria, makes it impossible to eradicate electoral crimes. Maria revealed this in Abuja on Wednesday during the public presentation of a report by a non-governmental organisation, NESSACTION, [...]

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]]> Security Agencies Were Part Of The Rigging In Kogi, Bayelsa Elections – CSOs https://www.theinfostride.com/security-agencies-were-part-of-the-rigging-in-kogi-bayelsa-elections-csos/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241384 Civil society groups have come out to say that security agencies, including the police, were part of the rigging and manipulation of Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The Centre for Democracy and Development and the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities blasted the security operatives for allegedly partnering with state officials to ridicule [...]

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]]> No Rigging Will Be Allowed During Adamawa Supplementary Election – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/no-rigging-will-be-allowed-during-adamawa-supplementary-election-pdp/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:03:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230032 PDP has warned everyone concerned ahead of the Adamawa state supplementary election set to take place today. According to Vanguard, the opposition party warned anyone planning to rig the election to let go of the idea while they still can. PDP’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan also shared that he is aware of the fact that thugs [...]

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]]> INEC Must Stop Nyesom Wike’s Rigging Plans In Rivers State – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-must-stop-nyesom-wikes-rigging-plans-in-rivers-state-apc/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:39:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228802 The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Governor Nyesom Wike is the brain behind the rigging of the recent governorship election in the state. The ruling party said the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) is working directly with the governor to alter the results of the election at the Government House. [...]

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]]> There Might Be No Election In 4 Years Time – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/there-might-be-no-election-in-4-years-time-pdp/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:32:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228363 PDP chairman, Uche Secondus has said there might be no general election in 2023 if the military do not end their participation during the polls like they did recently. He revealed that their involvement was undemocratic and unconstitutional. He reminded everyone that PDP was still focused on heading to the tribunal, and the case might [...]

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]]> PDP Is Playing To The Gallery With Any Rigging Talk – Festus Keyamo https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-is-playing-to-the-gallery-with-any-rigging-talk-festus-keyamo/ Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:50:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228229 Festus Keyamo recently came out to speak about Atiku Abubakar and his current reaction to the results of the 2019 Presidential election. The APC man also spoke about how, contrary to minor reports here and there, the election was actually free and fair, saying that is the general feeling among several electorates and international bodies. [...]

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]]> APC Purchased 90 Percent Of The Votes In Kaduna State – Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-purchased-90-percent-of-the-votes-in-kaduna-state-shehu-sani/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:08:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227823 Shehu Sani, lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District and candidate of the People’s Redemption Party, has called for Saturday’s election in Kaduna State to be cancelled. Sani was defeated in his quest to return to the red chamber by the All Progressives Party’s Uba Sani. Shehu cited reasons for his cancellation call, he said APC [...]

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]]> There Are Plans To Burn Down INEC Offices In Akwa Ibom, Because We Are Winning – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/there-are-plans-to-burn-down-inec-offices-in-akwa-ibom-because-we-are-winning-pdp/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:06:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227827 With Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio facing his biggest test so far in his political career, Akwa Ibom PDP has asked for tight security in INEC offices all over the state. Publicity secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong ho pleaded exactly this on Mnoday specifically requested for better security presence in Ikot Ekpene senatorial district and [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Rigging Comments Must Be Understood – CODER https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-rigging-comments-must-be-understood-coder/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:25:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227405 The Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reform has publicly stated that Buhari’s harsh words to election riggers and political thugs are within the rights the law of the land permits him. The Executive Director, CODER, Dr. Wunmi Bewaji stated this yesterday. The President had said that anyone caught in the act of ballot box snatching [...]

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]]> Use Of Any Finger During Election Can Promote Rigging – Taiwo Oyetibo https://www.theinfostride.com/use-of-any-finger-during-election-can-promote-rigging-taiwo-oyetibo/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:17:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227245 A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo, has shared his worry bout statements by the Independent National Electoral Commission that voters could make use of any of their five fingers as opposed to only the thumb permitted in previous polls. He said INEC itself might just be paving way for massive rigging. His words, [...]

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]]> Rigging Will Be Resisted By Benue State – Samuel Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/rigging-will-be-resisted-by-benue-state-samuel-ortom/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:56:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226081 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said the state will ward off any attempt to rig the 2019 general elections. His words, “Only those who genuinely win will be declared winners. We will not accept rigging by whatever guise. “We are not interested in rigging and we will do everything possible to stop those [...]

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]]> People Of Benue State Will Resist Rigging During The 2019 Election – Samuel Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/people-of-benue-state-will-resist-rigging-during-the-2019-election-samuel-ortom/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:28:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222428 Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has said that the people of the state have resolved to “resist any form of intimidation and rigging during the 2019 general elections”. Ortom stated this on Sunday in Jos, while answering questions from newsmen, shortly after a special Church service. ”We hear that people are scheming to win elections [...]

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]]> APC Has A Rigging Template – Uche Secondus https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-has-a-rigging-template-uche-secondus/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:07:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217326 Uche Secondus has said the All Progressive Congress, APC, revealed its ‘rigging template’ ahead of the 2019 general elections with the recent Osun State governorship elections. Reacting to loss of PDP, Secondus said, “Because they cannot face the nation, having failed woefully in governance and having exhausted their propaganda and lies, they resorted to dubious [...]

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]]> PDP Is A Certified Architect Of Rigging And Thuggery – Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-is-a-certified-architect-of-rigging-and-thuggery-lai-mohammed/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:19:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216822 Lai Mohammed has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a ‘certified architect of rigging and thuggery’. Mohammed, who doubled as spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council stated this in Osogbo on Friday, September 21, 2018, while reacting to PDP’s allegation that the ruling party was planning to rig Osun governorship election. [...]

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]]> PDP Is Against Rigging – Kola Ologbondiyan https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-is-against-rigging-kola-ologbondiyan/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:03:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213586 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will, henceforth, resist any attempt to rig it out in future elections, beginning with the Osun governorship election scheduled for September 22. Ologbondiyan said that it had become manifest that the ruling party was interested in rigging elections, saying the PDP would henceforth contend with such in all [...]

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]]> Rigging Of Elections Can Be Curbed With Electronic Voting System – Nasir El-Rufa’i https://www.theinfostride.com/rigging-of-elections-can-be-curbed-with-electronic-voting-system-nasir-el-rufai/ Sat, 26 May 2018 23:52:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207405 Nasir El-Rufa’i recently updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of last Saturday’s Local Government elections and the use of electronic voting system during the exercise. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting which was held behind closed door at the Presidential Villa, El-Rufa’i said he also used the opportunity to welcome the president [...]

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]]> Ekiti State Does Not Support Rigging – Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-people-will-resist-rigging-fayose-2/ Wed, 23 May 2018 19:23:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207136 Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that Ekiti people will resist any attempt to rig the upcoming Governorship election in the state. The Governor also alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to rig the elections. He said this while speaking with the Political/Economic Chief, United States Consulate, Osman Tat, who paid [...]

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]]> The Era Of Rigging Elections Is Almost Over – Nasir El-Rufa’i https://www.theinfostride.com/the-era-of-rigging-elections-is-almost-over-nasir-el-rufai/ Sun, 20 May 2018 07:38:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207004 Nasir El-Rufa’i recently updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of last Saturday’s Local Government elections and the use of electronic voting system during the exercise. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting which was held behind closed door at the Presidential Villa, El-Rufa’i said he also used the opportunity to welcome the president [...]

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]]> Ekiti People Will Resist Rigging – Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-people-will-resist-rigging-fayose/ Sat, 19 May 2018 00:59:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206926 Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that Ekiti people will resist any attempt to rig the upcoming Governorship election in the state. The Governor also alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to rig the elections. He said this while speaking with the Political/Economic Chief, United States Consulate, Osman Tat, who paid [...]

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]]> Rigging Must be Declined Next Year – Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/rigging-must-be-declined-next-year-fayose/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:48:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205603 Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has called Corps members in the state not to allow politicians use them to rig elections. According to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the Governor said “I will never ask you to do anything that is unbecoming of Nigerian youths, the country looks up to [...]

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]]> Any Rigging In The Forthcoming Imo Elections Will Be Fruitless – Francis Ezeonu https://www.theinfostride.com/any-rigging-in-the-forthcoming-imo-elections-will-be-fruitless-francis-ezeonu/ Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:11:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202727 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo says it will conduct free, fair and credible elections in the forthcoming general elections. Prof. Francis Ezeonu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, made the promise on Thursday during a Town Hall Meeting/Sensitisation Campaign on the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Orsu and Oru East Local [...]

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]]> PDP’s Rigging Allegation Is Baseless – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/pdps-rigging-allegation-is-baseless-apc/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:31:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170080 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun has accused the APC of a plan to rig the July 8 Osun West Senatorial bye-election in the state. The PDP State Chairman, Mr Soji Adagunodo, made this allegation at a news conference on Tuesday in Osogbo. Adagunodo alleged that some electoral officers were conniving with some APC [...]

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]]> We‘ll Resist Rigging – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/well-resist-rigging-wike/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 15:40:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145052 Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has said that supporters of his administration will resist any attempt from any quarters to rig the rerun elections in the state. Wike made the disclosure at the commencement of the Bonny Jetty reconstruction project at the Bille/Bonny/Nembe Waterfront in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He said the Independent National Electoral [...]

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]]> Arrest Ayo Fayose For Rigging Elections – Femi Falana https://www.theinfostride.com/arrest-ayo-fayose-for-rigging-elections-femi-falana/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:11:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120367 Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has called on security agencies to arrest Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state for rigging elections. This is following revelations made by former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretary, Tope Aluko. Aluko alleged that Fayose used the military to rig the 2014 Governorship elections in [...]

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]]> Explain Role In Alleged Election Rigging – APC Tell Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/explain-role-in-alleged-election-rigging-apc-tell-fayose/ Sun, 07 Feb 2016 21:18:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120081 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has urged Governor Ayo Fayose to explain which election result he was collating in the Efon-Alaye area on June 19, 2014, following allegations of rigging levelled against him. The APC’s demand comes after Ekiti PDP member and former Fayose ally, Tope Aluko alleged that the governor had [...]

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]]> Ayo Fayose Dismiss Aluko’s Rigging Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/ayo-fayose-dismiss-alukos-rigging-allegations/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:15:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119639 The Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose has denied allegations of massive rigging levelled against him by the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretary in the state, Dr. Temitope Aluko. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the Governor said “For Aluko to be taken seriously, he must first have [...]

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