Independent National Electoral Commission

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INEC to get poll allocation from CBN Tuesday (The Punch)

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed hope that its cash request presented to the Central Bank of Nigeria would be met on or before ...

“The commission has done its best to boost voters’ confidence in the electoral process. “The commission keeps improving with every election. “The question of maintaining law and order is outside the remit of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

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INEC insists election must hold despite naira scarcity, violent protests (Nairametrics)

(INEC) has assured that the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold nationwide despite the naira scarcity.

Some politicians even alleged that agents of the Federal Government were planning to use the cash swap policy to incite crises for military take-over or possibly install an interim national government, an allegation the government denies. So we have no issues in that respect.” The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold nationwide despite the naira scarcity and the growing protests as a result of the crisis in some parts of the country.

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INEC expects cash today or tomorrow - Okoye - 21st CENTURY ... (21st CENTURY CHRONICLE)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it's hopeful of receiving fund from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday or Tuesday.

“The commission has done its best to boost voters’ confidence in the electoral process. “We are hopeful that the difficulties the nation is experiencing will not deter legally registered voters from showing up on election day. “The commission keeps improving with every election.

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Elections Will Hold Nationwide Despite Cash Crunch, Protests, Says ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

“The Central Bank has assured us that we will not suffer any encumbrances in that regard, no there are no issues with respect to that,” he stated.

So we have no issues in that respect.” With this development, there have been fears that the general elections might be postponed or suffer glitches. The INEC boss said that they will perform basically three activities in this ICC which has been serving as the national collation centre for the collation, announcement of winners and presentations of the Certificate of Returns (CoR) to president and vice president elect; as well as the senators and house of representatives members elect.

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INEC says elections will hold nationwide despite cash crunch ... (Independent Television and Radio)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has assured that the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold nationwide despite ...

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Saturday poll: Tension grips INEC officials over readiness of security ... (Daily Sun)

•Spate of violent protests raise fears among staff. From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja. Less than a week to Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly polls, ...

“However, there are certain critical services that we have to remunerate by cash. The security agencies have assured and reassured that they will secure the environment for elections to hold peacefully nationwide. This is an issue that we are going to discuss with the security agencies.

Cash Crunch Won't Affect 2023 Elections – INEC (The Tide)

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that not all the operations for the conduct of the ...

On the new naira controversy, Oshiomhole said, “In the course of campaigning, it is painful when I hear people complain to me about the challenges they are having. He said, “The law is very clear. And those of you who wish to bring your outside broadcasting bands will also accredit to bring your outside broadcasting vans.” That’s why we are on this confidence-building patrol to reassure residents of their protection.” Those who want to foment troubles during the election should leave now because we won’t allow them. “The bulk of payment for goods and services is made through electronic transfer. The INEC boss also said that the National Peace Committee (NPC) led by former Head of State, Gen. So, we have no issues in that respect,” he said. “This is necessary to dominate and be seen to dominate the entire state in the days leading to the elections”, he said. The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. “ We are ready for the elections and we have planned properly to ensure the security of lives and property of residents. There will be a place earmarked for those who wish to set up studios to be able to do so.

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Nothing Will Stop 2023 General Elections—INEC (Business Post Nigeria)

Amid widespread panic brought about by the cash crunch protests in some parts of the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ...

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[JUST IN] Elections: Court stops INEC from engaging MC Oluomo in ... (The Punch)

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission from engaging the services of ...

“We recall further, with apprehension, that the heavily criticised 2018 Osun State governorship rerun election, wherein Mr. They are individual persons that have vehicles that we are going to use for the elections. This is totally wrong,” said a statement signed by the National Coordinator of HURIWA, Emmanuel Onwubiko. They had problems and the state government banned them. We are concerned with the issue of motor park administration in Lagos. HURIWA rejects this in all entirety.

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BREAKING: Court bars INEC from using MC Oluomo for electoral ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from engaging, using, or.

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Court bars INEC using MC Oluomo to distribute election materials (Vanguard)

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has granted the prayer of the Labour Party, LP, seeking an order to bar the Independent National ...

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Court bars INEC from engaging MC Oluomo in election materials ... (TheCable)

A federal high court in Lagos has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from engaging the services Musiliu Akinsany...

The Labour Party and five other plaintiffs had gone to court to seek an interlocutory injunction restraining INEC, “whether by itself or by its officers, affiliates, servants, privies or agents or any person acting or purporting to act for and on behalf howsoever from taking any steps or further steps whatsoever in furtherance of the engagement or appointment or consummating the appointment of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo led Lagos State Parks Management Committee or any of its commercial bus drivers to distribute 2023 election materials and personnel in Lagos State pending the hearing and determination the substantive suit”. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, had set up the parks committee after banning the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). Over the past few days, there has been controversy over the decision of the INEC to work with the Lagos state parks management committee to distribute election materials.

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Court Stops INEC from Engaging MC Oluomo to Distribute Election ... (THISDAY Newspapers)

Wale Igbintade. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, ...

The applicants had sought for an interlocutory injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, whether by itself or by its officers, affiliates, servants, privies or agents or any person acting or purporting to act for and on behalf howsoever from taking any steps or further steps whatsoever in furtherance of the engagement or appointment or consummating the appointment of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo led Lagos State Parks Management Committee or any of its commercial bus drivers to distribute 2023 election materials and personnel in Lagos State pending the hearing and determination the substantive suit. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC from taking any steps or further steps whatsoever in furtherance of the engagement of the Lagos State Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo to distribute election materials and personnel in Lagos state on election days pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

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Court Stops INEC From Using MC Oluomo For Electoral Items ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted the injunction following an application filed by the Labour Party and its governorship candidate in the state, ...

After listening to the counsel, Justice Aneke held that: “I have listened to the submission of counsel and also perused the motion with affidavit of urgency and the grounds for the application. The order of interlocutory injunction is hereby granted.” Justice Aneke granted the application for abridgement of time and adjourned the hearing of the substantive suit to February 22, while ordering that all the processes in the suit be served on INEC.

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Student Christian Movement charges INEC on Free fair 2023 ... (Daily Sun)

From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi. The Abuja Sector of the Student Christian Movement, (SCM), has called on the Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Independent National ...

Mahmood Yakubu, Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), to ensure that the forthcoming elections are conducted in a free and fair manner and to meet up with international best standards for a truly democratic process. We say it loud and clear here “No to violence,” he said. He also urge all relevant Nigerian agencies to join them in the in the noble stand sating “We sincerely believe that good governance, economic prosperity and acceptable civic responsibility are all products of democratic processes that run on the wheels of transparency, fairness and justice.

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JUST IN: Court stops INEC from engaging MC Oluomo for elections ... (P.M. News)

Court stops INEC from engaging chairman of Lagos Parks Mgt. Committee Musiliu Akinsanya, 'MC Oluomo' for distribution of election materials.

It will be recalled that members of Labour Party and other opposition parties had asked INEC not to engage MC Oluomo for movement of election materials in Lagos. The court, in the order, “restrained National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (defendant/respondent) whether by itself or by its officers, affiliates, servants, privies or agents or any person acting or purporting to act for and on behalf howsoever from taking any steps or further steps whatsoever in furtherance of the engagement or appointment or consummating the appointment of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo led Lagos State Parks Management Committee or any of its commercial bus drivers to distribute 2023 election materials and personnel in Lagos State pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.” A Federal High Court has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC from engaging Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo led Lagos Parks Management Committee or any of its commercial bus drivers for distribution of election materials and personnel in the State.

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Nigerian Court Bars Electoral Body, INEC From Using Tinubu's ... (SaharaReporters.com)

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the prayer of the Labour Party seeking an order to bar the Independent National Electoral Commission from using ...

“So I'm one of his loyalist that have strong believe in him, he own the party and any where his interest belong I Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya Mc oloumo belong. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has however, warned INEC not to use the Parks Management Committee led by Akinsanya, a former NURTW chairman and APC stalwart, to distribute election materials in order not to compromise the election’s integrity. A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the prayer of the Labour Party seeking an order to bar the Independent National Electoral Commission from using the chairman of the Lagos Parks and Garages, Musliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, from distributing election materials in Lagos.

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Court stops INEC from using MC Oluomo for electoral items ... (Guardian)

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from engaging the Chairman of the ...

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INEC to deploy 4104 BVAS for Adamawa's 2196566 voters (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it is set to deploy 4104 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, for use in the same number.

Yunusa explained that INEC had taken delivery of 4,104 BVAS for the 4,104 polling units and is expecting 275 extra as backup. “The commission in the state is poised to conduct a successful election not only for the presidential election but also in all the 37 constituencies in the state,” Yunusa said. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it is set to deploy 4,104 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, for use in the same number of polling units for the conduct of the coming elections for which 2,196,566 residents have been registered as voters in Adamawa State.

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Court restrains INEC from using MC Oluomo in distributing materials (Guardian)

A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, granted an interim order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from engaging Alhaji ...

“The matter is adjourned to Feb. In the motion dated Feb. Other plaintiffs/applicants in the suit No.

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Success of the elections depend on you, Thambo Mbeki tells INEC (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Former President of South Africa, Thambo Mbeki has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC)

“I want to assure you that INEC is not a political party. “We look forward to your recommendations after you observe the election. Every three months, we meet with stakeholders made up of political parties, civil society organisations, the media and security agencies. This is the seventh election in Nigeria that we are observing. Our constitution, the Electoral Act and our guidelines constitute the ground norm. For those that require legislation, especially subsidiary legislation, we engage with the National Assembly to carry out the necessary legislation.

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Commonwealth observers tasks INEC on credible polls (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The Leader of the Commonwealth Observation Mission for this Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly Elections and Former President of South Africa, ...

Two weeks later, we will hold the State elections, Governorship election in 28 out of thirty six States and FCT and then elections of members of the State assembly and we have nine hundred and ninety three constituencies.’’ Prof Yakubu noted. We have two Chambers of the National Assembly, The Senate and the House of Representatives. ‘’Every three months we meet with the Stakeholders who are the leaders of Political Parties, The CSO, The Media and the Security agencies.

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Commonwealth Observers Visit INEC, Hopeful Of Credible Elections (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

A file photo of a ballot box. Advertisement. The Commonwealth Observer Mission to Nigeria has visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) five ...

On his part, Yakubu stresses the importance that INEC attaches to the observations of the Commonwealth Observer Mission in the past. The leader of the delegation is hopeful that the elections will be peaceful, credible and all-inclusive. The Commonwealth Observer Mission to Nigeria has visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) five days to the commencement of the general elections in the country.

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Court stops INEC from engaging MC Oluomo in Lagos election ... (Businessday.ng)

A Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Judge Chukwujekwu Aneke has prohibited Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, chairman…

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INEC recruits 17812 for elections in Adamawa (The Punch)

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Adamawa State has expressed readiness to proceed with the conduct of presidential polls.

The Electoral Officers have proofread and cross-checked all the print out to ensure there are no missing pages or names omitted.” “We have engaged the NURTW, NARTO and maritime workers on the provision of vehicles for transportation across the 21 local councils in the state following the certification by Federal Road Safety Corp for the elections”.Rec Said “Over 80% of our non-sensitive materials have been supplied and moved to the 21 LGAs in the state while sensitive materials for the February, 25, 2023 presidential/NASS election have been delivered to the Central Bank of Nigeria Yola”.

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UPDATED: APC, PDP, NNPP, others deploy over 1.5m polling agents (The Punch)

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday released a summary polling unit and collation centre agents submitted by political parties for the ...

A total of 1,574,301 party polling unit agents and 68,057 collation agents were submitted to INEC by political parties. A total of 27 agents will be at the National Collation Centre. The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday released a summary polling unit and collation centre agents submitted by political parties for the 2023 general elections.

INEC: Over 1.5m Party Agents to Participate in General Election (THISDAY Newspapers)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that a total of 1,574, 301 polling units agents would take part in the 2023 elections. The ...

When the matter was called yesterday, there was no representation for the electoral body, even as plaintiffs’ counsel Mr. “Whether by the true construction and interpretation of section 10(2), 12(1) and 47 of the Electoral Act 2022; Section 77(2) and 132(5) of the 1999 constitution (as amended) the plaintiffs, bearing in mind that the BVAS Machine introduced by the INEC only needs the thumbprint and/or facial recognition to accredit a person whose name appears in its central database and manual printed paper based record or hard copy format of the Register of Voters and has been assigned a Voter’s Identification Number (VIN). “Whether a person whose name appears in the electronic format in the Defendant’s central database and manual, printed paper based record or hard copy format of the Register of Voters and has been assigned a Voter’s Identification Number (VIN), can be said to be entitled to be accredited to vote with his/her Temporary Voter’s Card, in the forthcoming General Election to be conducted by the Defendant. The plaintiffs, Kofoworola Olusegun and Wilson Allwell in the suit filed on February 8, and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/180/2023, were asking the court to determine, “Whether by the true construction and interpretation of section 10(2), 12(1) and 47 of the Electoral Act 2022; Section 77(2) and 132(5) of the 1999 constitution (as amended), and bearing in mind that the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) machine introduced by the defendant only needs the thumbprint and/or facial recognition to accredit a voter. Also, the report revealed that a total number 68,057 would also participate in the elections as collation agents in the registration area/war, local government and state. INEC also revealed that a total of 68,057 would also participate in the forthcoming elections has collation agents.

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Live up to expectation, Commonwealth observers tell INEC (Guardian)

Four days to the presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated the commitment of the electoral body to ...

But NNPC in a release, yesterday, noted that the current stock would suffice for 42 days, adding that concerted efforts were made to sustain the supply of petroleum products nationwide. On his part, Yakubu stressed the importance that INEC attaches to the observations of the Commonwealth Observer Mission in the past. He, therefore, stressed the need for INEC to live up to the expectations of Nigerians and the international community in its conduct of the February 25 and March 11 general elections. Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, also assured that both military and intelligence community are ready for the election. Information from government indicates that only law enforcement personnel and INEC-accredited election observers will be allowed to move freely along the roads.” Throughout, we will consider all factors relating to the credibility of the electoral process. Be aware of your surroundings; review your personal security plans; keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency and monitor local media for updates.” She will be joined by President and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, Ambassador Mark Green; former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. I encourage all voters to participate and make their voices heard through the ballot box.” Mbeki added that the success of the polls depend on the activities of INEC. This is the seventh election the Mission would be observing in Nigeria. Mahmood Yakubu, reechoed this yesterday when he received the Commonwealth Observer Mission to Nigeria in his office.

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Presidential election: Details of INEC meeting with Thabo Mbeki-led ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

With less than five days to the presidential elections in Nigeria, the commonwealth observer mission to Nigeria on Monday met with the Chairman of the.

We don’t take your observations lightly and your recommendations that require administrative action by the Commission will be implemented. “93 million means that we have 16.7 million more voters than the other 14 countries in West Africa. The social impact on itself affects the social impact of the commonwealth of the continent. That understanding on our part as observers is important because in the end, we will make a statement about the elections. We have a voter population of 93 million. Mahmood Yakubu to ascertain the preparedness of the electoral umpire.

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Court bars INEC from engaging MC Oluomo in distribution of ... (The Nation Newspaper)

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from engaging Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya,

And for such other order/ orders as the honourable court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.” Click Here To See My Breakthrough!](https://bit.ly/3eeJ1de) After hearing the motion moved by the plaintiffs/applicants’ counsel, Mr.

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Our responsibility huge, but won't let you down, INEC assures ... (Vanguard)

Ahead of Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has again assured Nigerians of its ...

“We don’t have a candidate in the election. “That understanding on our part is important because, in the end we will make a statement about the election and more importantly, make recommendations about whatever we see in the conduct of this election and give a comprehensive picture of what we see during the election as much as possible,” Mbeki stated. “So, we have come here to listen, and to understand as much as we can, your own views in terms of the preparations for the election and all other things that fall within the limit of the commission. “So, it is always very important that as the Commonwealth, we should come and be with you as you hold this all-important election and observe the conduct. “This is the seventh election in Nigeria that we are observing. We understand the magnitude of the responsibility placed on our shoulders and we also understand that a credible election is a pillar on which good governance rests.

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INEC reassures Nigerians, international community of free, fair ... (The Punch)

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reassured Nigerians and the international community of free, fair and credible elections.

“This is the seventh election since independence. “We also understand the benefits of credible elections. Earlier in his remarks, Mbeki said the mission was in Nigeria to observe the country’s election and in the end make it report.

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Protect INEC facilities from APC, PDP charges security agencies (The Punch)

Ahead of the February 25, presidential and National Assembly elections, the Peoples Democratic Party has charged security agencies to beef up security ...

The PDP urged Nigerians to remain vigilant in resisting the APC and the Tinubu-Shettima presidential campaign in their vicious plot to cause a crisis, derail our democracy and force an unconstitutional situation of the Interim National Government on our nation. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of party on Monday, said, “It would be recalled that our party had earlier alerted of series of designs by some frustrated and violence-inclined APC governors and the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign to cause widespread crisis, truncate the elections, subvert our democracy and impose an undemocratic situation on our country, just because the APC has been rejected by Nigerians.” The PUNCH reported that the PDP presidential campaign urged the electoral umpire not to engage services of the Lagos State Park and Garage Management Committee under the leadership of Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, who is believed to be a member of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council.

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Nigerians'll vote without money at polling units — INEC (Vanguard)

By Davies Iheamnachor. PORT HARCOURT— The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said the general elections would hold without bags of money ...

“We are holding INEC by their word on the statement that they will conduct a free and fair election. There will be no money to buy votes.” “There will be no money to buy votes.

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Poll: INEC, transport unions sign MoU in Bauchi (The Punch)

To aid the smooth movement of personnel and materials in the upcoming general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission in Bauchi State has ...

“We are ready to go. The REC said the commission had trained 622 Collation/Returning Officers and many other electoral officers to facilitate smooth conduct of the elections in the state. To aid the smooth movement of personnel and materials in the upcoming general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission in Bauchi State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with transport unions in the state.

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INEC sign deal with NURTW, NARTO to transport election materials (Peoples Gazette)

The parties to the agreement are the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).

We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages. [Anti-Corruption](https://gazettengr.com/csos-tell-cbn-to-publish-total-amount-of-recoloured-naira-notes-disbursed-to-banks/) [CSOs tell CBN to publish total amount of recoloured naira notes disbursed to banks](https://gazettengr.com/csos-tell-cbn-to-publish-total-amount-of-recoloured-naira-notes-disbursed-to-banks/) “People should turn out en masse to exercise their franchise in a peaceful atmosphere.” [Economy](https://gazettengr.com/covid-23-ravaging-nigerians-due-to-cbn-induced-naira-scarcity-ganduje/) [‘COVID-23’ ravaging Nigerians due to CBN-induced naira scarcity: Ganduje](https://gazettengr.com/covid-23-ravaging-nigerians-due-to-cbn-induced-naira-scarcity-ganduje/) INEC resident electoral commissioner in the state, Mohammed Nura, said this in an interview on Tuesday in Bauchi. [World](https://gazettengr.com/floods-landslides-kill-40-people-in-brazil/) [Floods, landslides kill 40 people in Brazil](https://gazettengr.com/floods-landslides-kill-40-people-in-brazil/)

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Party Agents: PDP leads with 176588, APC 176233, NNPP 176200 ... (Vanguard)

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said a total of 1574301 polling units agents were nominated by the nation's 18 registered political ...

In terms of state, Kano has the highest number of party polling unit agents – 145,393 from three political parties of APC, PDP and NNPP; followed by Lagos with a combined 98,646 from the three political parties; and Rivers with a combined 79,795. A document released in the wee hours of Monday by the commission showed that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has the highest number of polling units agents – 176,588. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said a total of 1,574,301 polling units agents were nominated by the nation’s 18 registered political parties for the general election.

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INEC signs deal with NURTW, NARTO to transport election materials (Peoples Gazette)

The parties to the agreement are the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).

[World](https://gazettengr.com/putin-says-russia-to-suspend-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-u-s-following-bidens-secret-visit-to-ukraine/) [Putin says Russia to suspend nuclear arms treaty with U.S. [World](https://gazettengr.com/floods-landslides-kill-40-people-in-brazil/) [Floods, landslides kill 40 people in Brazil](https://gazettengr.com/floods-landslides-kill-40-people-in-brazil/) We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages. “People should turn out en masse to exercise their franchise in a peaceful atmosphere.” INEC resident electoral commissioner in the state, Mohammed Nura, said this in an interview on Tuesday in Bauchi. [Politics](https://gazettengr.com/katsina-youths-pledge-to-deliver-over-2-million-votes-to-atiku/) [Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku](https://gazettengr.com/katsina-youths-pledge-to-deliver-over-2-million-votes-to-atiku/)

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Presidential Election: INEC Accredits 1.5million Party Agents In ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally released a list of 1500000 Party Agents registered by 18 Political Parties in 176, ...

A candidate must receive a plurality of valid votes and more than 25% in at least 24 of the 36 states to be elected in the first round. According to agent statistics from the major parties, Peter Obi's Labour Party has 134,874 agents, ADC has 96,034, and Atiku's Peoples Democratic Party has 176,974 agents. Meanwhile, Bola Tinubu's All Progressives Congress has 176,974 agents, and the other 14 parties have a total of 1,081,358 agents.

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INEC to deploy 146913 observers for 2023 elections (The Punch)

A total of 146913 domestic and international observers will be deployed for the 2023 general election.

This is why IFES will continue to support INEC in recognising the roles of observers in strengthening electoral process. “In addition, international observers must be guided by the fact that the election is conducted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria whose sovereignty must be respected. This was made known by the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof.

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INEC: Over 146000 observers will monitor polls — highest figure in ... (TheCable)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 146,000 domestic and international observers will be deployed for the general election.

I urge you all to keep to the rules, listen to the presentation to be made shortly, and ask questions where you require further clarification,” he said. “Similarly, the commission accredited 33 international organisations deploying 2,113 observers. That is why over the years, the commission has sent open or specific invitations to national and international observers.

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INEC okays 146900 foreign, local observers - FRCN HQ (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

Some members of Domestic and Foreign observers. Photo-Ogochukwu Okoronkwo/Radio Nigeria. About 146900 persons and thirteen observer groups both Domestic and ...

We also accredited 196 Domestic observer groups that will deploy 144,800 observers. Mr Olumekun urged all the accredited observers both Domestic and foreign to submit the report of their findings to the Commission. “INEC accredited 33 foreign observer groups who will deploy 2113 observers.

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How to find your polling unit before Election Day (The Punch)

Ahead of the election days on February 25 and March 11, the Independent National Electoral Commission has urged potential voters to find their polling ...

Step 4: Use the map or directions on your phone to find your voting location. Step 2: Use the online form to find your polling unit and voter status. This article from PunchMetro shows you how to find your polling unit.

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146913 observers will be deployed for elections – INEC (Vanguard)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC said a total of 146913 domestic and international observers will be deployed for the 2023 general ...

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Elections: 2305903 permanent voter cards collected in Oyo – INEC (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that a total of 2305903 electorates are expected to vote in the forthcoming general.

The level of our preparedness has reached an advanced state in all stages. So, we are trying to put our heads together”. Tella said, “I have the opportunity to tell you the level of our preparedness.

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146913 local, foreign observers to monitor Nigeria's presidential poll ... (P.M. News)

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday disclosed that 146,913 local and foreign observers have ...

“Today’s briefing for observers is in keeping with international good practice. This is the largest deployment of domestic and international observers in the history of elections in Nigeria. That is why over the years, the Commission has sent open or specific invitations to national and international observers,” he said.

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INEC deploys 3508 BVAS for presidential election in Kogi (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has deployed 3508 units of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System, BVAS, for the Presidential,

According to him, the issue of security is paramount to the conduct of the election, stressing that the safety of voters in exercising their rights will be guaranteed. He said the materials sent to Kogi were for the Presidential, Senatorial, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly elections. He said INEC has sent materials to all local government areas, adding that they have inspected the Central Bank of Nigeria on the materials sent to Kogi State.

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INEC confirms 1.6 million voters, deploys 3508 BVAS in Kogi (The Punch)

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Gabriel Longpet disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the commission's preparedness.

We have been given additional 250 BVAs machines to replace those that may develop faults along the line” He said. He added that INEC is fully committed to a transparent, free and fair election. He also said that INEC had sent materials to all Local Government Areas.

INEC Accredits 146913 Observers for 2023 Elections, Warns against ... (THISDAY Newspapers)

•You must guarantee integrity of the elections, stakeholders tell INEC. Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ...

This is the time to vote someone not based on ethnicity or origin but on a clear vision, credibility, character, competence, and capacity to turn this around.” Mahmood Yakubu, stated this Tuesday in Abuja at the briefing for accredited election observers for the 2023 general election. “Do not interfere with the process or show partisanship. I wish to remind observers that there is a code of conduct for election observation. “Today’s briefing for observers is in keeping with international good practice. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 146,913 national and international observers for the 2023 general election.

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1.6 million people eligible to vote in Kogi: INEC (Peoples Gazette)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi says a total of 1.6 million Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) have been issued to their owners in ...

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NNPP senatorial candidate for Kano central misses out on INEC ... (Premium Times)

The INEC on Tuesday published the final lists of candidates contesting various political offices across the country, but Mr Hanga was missing from the list.

Good journalism costs a lot of money. Instead, the electoral commission published the name of a former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shekarau, as the NNPP candidate for the central district in place of Mr Hanga whose name was submitted to the INEC by the party. The NNPP initially submitted Mr Shekarau’s name to the INEC as its senatorial candidate for Kano Central district.

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INEC to observers: respect Nigeria's sovereignty | The Nation ... (The Nation Newspaper)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on local and International observers accredited for the general elections not to interfere.

“This ugly trend is created largely by the attitude of political actors, their sponsored thugs and other unpatriotic elements. That is why over the years, the commission has sent open or specific invitations to national and international observers. The observers are drawn from 229 national groups and 33 international observer groups. “Arising from study tours, election managers also learn from other jurisdictions. Do not interfere with the process or show partisanship. He said: “You are by definition observers.

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