Tag: Parties
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All you need to know about Nigeria’s 2023 general elections
Presidential and National Assembly elections would now hold on February 25, 2023
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INEC vows to appeal judgement on deregistration of parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to proceed to the supreme court for a final judgement on whether it has the powers to deregister political parties. INEC said it will seek the verdict of the apex court over a judgement of the court of appeal that voided its deregisteration of 22 political parties.…
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INEC’s bloody axe and the political remnants – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene On a hot, dusty harmattan day last week, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) loaded its gun, and pulled the trigger, terminating 74 political parties. The grieving remnants were left to bury their dead in what seemed a most unkind Valentine gift. A number of the leaders of the affected parties have refused…
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2019: Obasanjo holds private meeting with parties, security agencies in Ogun
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs and some political parties in Ogun State. As of the time of filing this report, the state Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, Wale Egunleti, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gboyega Isiaka, a zonal director of the Allied…
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Again, APC, PDP Reps defect to other parties
The two major political parties in Nigeria, All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have lost one member each to other parties. The two members: Akinlaja Joseph who represents Ondo East/West federal constituency of Ondo State and Olatoye Temitope representing Lagelu / Akinyele Federal Constituency of Oyo State announced their defection on…
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INEC releases names of registered parties, addresses, principal officers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had issued certificates of registration to 21 new parties ahead of the 2019 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at the certificate presentation ceremony, said the issuance was compliance with a judgment of the Federal High Court. Below are details of all political parties, including headquarters addresses and names…
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Edo bans use of schools, roads for parties
The Edo Government has banned the use of the premises of public schools, roads and other public places for social events. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr Paul Ohonbamu made the announcement on Wednesday in Benin in a statement issued to newsmen. He warned that violation of the ban would be dealt with in…