Tag: RECs
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INEC blows hot halts negligent staff From guber polls, cautions RECs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has banned all staff found negligent in the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections from participating in March 11 governorship and state assemblies elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this at a meeting with the Resident Electoral commissioners (RECs) in Abuja on Saturday. As we approach the…
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“No doubt, last week’s national elections require long-term solutions” INEC admits (Full speech)
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has admitted that there were hitches in the presidential and National Assembly elections conducted on February 25 across the country. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday, at the meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners in Abuja. “No doubt, last week’s national elections raised…
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APC raises alarm: PDP mounting pressure on RECs to alter results, Labour Party mobilising for another ‘ENDSARS’
The Tinubu/Shettima Campaign council has raised an alarm that the PDP is trying to influence RECs to alter the results from states and alleges LP is plotting another ‘ENDSARS’ debacle. This was contained in a statement signed by the APC-PCC Spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, SAN stating that:
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INEC Chairman swears in 19 new RECs
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday swore in 19 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), charging them to ensure strict compliance with the law.
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Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of nine new INEC RECs
President Muhammadu Buhari has officially written the leadership of the National Assembly for the confirmation of nine nominees as state Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The president’s letter was read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday. The letter reads, “In accordance of the Provisions of section 154…
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2019: Ondo, Cross River, Taraba, 11 others get new RECs
In preparation for the 2019 general elections,the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has approved the posting of 14 newly sworn-in Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to states, according to a statement by its Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo had last week approved the appointment and deployment of the…
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INEC to decide on political associations seeking registration Wednesday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would on Wednesday disclose its decision on political associations seeking to be registered as political parties. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at ongoing workshop to review INEC’s Communication Policy, on Monday in Abuja. Yakubu said the decision would…