The Era Of Winning Elections By Hook Or Crook Is Over - INEC Chairman Prof. Jega Says

 The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega says the era of politicians winning elections by hook or crook is over. Professor Jega stated this while addressing all Benue governorship candidates in Makurdi the Benue state capital yesterday. Professor restated the commissions commitment to conduct a free and fair election come Saturday April 11th.

Read More...

INEC Chairman Rubbishes PDP's claims of winning in 23 states

INEC Chairman Prof. Jega addressed the press this evening where he spoke on some issues bordering on the general elections. Professor Jega said he does not know where Femi Fani-Kayode got his information about PDP winning in 23 states. He said coalition is currently ongoing. More tweets below:

Read More...

INEC Chairman Dismisses Fani-Kayode's Claims Of PDP Wnning In 23 States

 Chairman Of INEC Prof. Attahiru Jega addressed the press this evening where he spoke on some issues bordering on the general elections. Professor Jega said he does not know where Femi Fani-Kayode got his information about PDP winning in 23 states. He said coalition is currently ongoing. Read his series of tweets below....

Read More...

INEC extends PVC distribution to March 22nd

This is good news for voters as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the deadline of the Permanent Voters Card distribution to March 22nd. The collection for the PVCs was meant to have stopped today March 9th.Please go all out and get your card. Remember your vote is your power, use is wisely.

Read More...

Senate Summons INEC Chairman, Prof Jega To Explain Election Postponement

 The Chairman of INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega is to appear before the Senate tomorrow, Feb. 18th, to explain the reasons for the postponement of the general elections.

 They also want him to bring card readers to demonstrate how they would use them during the forthcoming elections.

 INEC had on Feb 7th announced the postponement of the general elections citing security challenges.

Read More...

INEC Denies Reports That Jega Has Been Replaced

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Through a top official has denied fast spreading reports that a replacement has been chosen for its Chairman, Attahiru Jega.

 Facebook Rumours have been rife that Jega has been replaced by Professor Nazim Olufemi Mimiko, 

INEC Has confirmed that the News is nothing but an unfounded rumour. Accoirding to the official, 

“That information is false. No new Chairman has been nominated,” the INEC staff, who chooses to remain anonymous said..

 Reports have it that the Presidency is shopping for Jega’s replacement and that getting him to postpone the general elections was step one in the plot to unseat him.

 The INEC Chairman announced on Saturday, February 7, that the elections, which were originally slated to hold on February 14 and 28, will now hold on March 28 and April 11, 2015.

Read More...