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Share THE logjam over the bid by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create additional 57, 023 polling units from the existing 119, 973 across the country appears settled. Credible sources told Nigerian Tribune that the stage is apparently set for the exercise after futile manoeuverings by some influential forces to truncate the move, ostensibly for narrow interests. It will be the first successful exercise by the electoral body in the country in 25 years barring any further arm-twisting and gerrymandering over the crucial issue. Multiple sources disclosed that the INEC...

INEC Chairman, Yakubu Under Pressure To Preserve Voting Model That Gives Northern Nigeria Political Advantage The adjustment, according to a letter obtained by SaharaReporters, reduces the lower and upper thresholds for voting points from 750 and 1, 000 registered voters to 500 and 750 voters respectively. by Saharareporters, New York May 04, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to establish more polling units across Nigeria as it has adjusted its thresholds for voting points and there is pressure on its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, already to ensure the new model does not ...

x Ballot boxes and other electoral materials were burnt. INEC National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who confirmed the incident, said the security guard on duty, escaped unhurt, adding that the destruction to the building and properties was extensive. According to him, 345 ballot boxes, including 135 voting cubicles, megaphones, water tanks and office furniture were destroyed. He revealed that the police have been informed of the attack and an investigation has commenced. Okoye while describing the inciden...

May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says recent attacks on its facilities, if remained unchecked, may affect future polls. The commission expressed concern, particularly with the ongoing conversion of voting points to polling units, voter registration and the conduct of future elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, while confirming fire attack on the commission’s office in Akwa Ibom. Okoye said that the Resident Electoral Commissioner fo...

Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Okon Bassey in Uyo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm that the constant setting ablaze of its facilities in some states has the capacity of affecting the commission’s preparation for the 2023 general election. This is coming as the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Mike Igini, has reported that INEC office in Essien Udim Local Government Area has been set ablaze. Gunmen yesterday set ablaze the office of the INEC in Essien Udim LGA headquarters, Afaha Ikot Ebak, of Akwa Ibom state. Essien Udim is the loc...