Independent National electoral Commission
‘Ondo REC can’t guarantee free, fair, credible poll’
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chair, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, to replace Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, Ondo State Resident Electoral Commisioner (REC), noting she is from the state and could compromise the governorship election. Makinde spoke at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Akure, stressing PDP is not afraid […]
S’Court judgment didn’t imply INEC should conduct LG elections – Lawyers
As reactions continue to trail the recent judgment delivered by the Supreme Court on local government autonomy, some lawyers have said the apex court verdict did not imply that the Independent National Electoral Commission should henceforth conduct LG elections in the country. Recall that the apex court on Thursday declared that it was unconstitutional for […]
INEC Chairman Calls for Reforms in Local Government Elections
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has raised concerns about the conduct of local government elections in Nigeria, describing them as mere coronations of ruling party candidates. He has called for significant reforms to ensure fair and credible elections. Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Executive members […]