The Supreme Court has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Patrick Tonye-Cole, against the victory of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. Mr…
Abaribe calls for amendment of Electoral Act
The lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, on Sunday called for an amendment to the Electoral Act. Former President Muhammadu Buhari signed the reworked Electoral Amendment bill into law on February 25, 2022. But speaking during an interview…
Who’s really on trial at the Presidential Election Tribunal? — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Permit this controversial entry. For you see, I’m one of those who ardently believe that all the democratic regimes we have had in this country suffered the same fate. Consecutively, they have been ruined by the daylight robbery passed off…
INEC warns against campaigns in churches, mosques, violators risk imprisonment
Exactly one month to the commencement of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties and candidates against the use of masqueraders, public facilities and religious centers for campaigns. The commission…
Buhari orders ministers, others seeking elective offices to resign by Monday May 16
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered political appointees in his administration, who are seeking to contest in the 2023 elections, to tender their resignation. The President gave the directive in a circular issued on Wednesday night by Secretary to the Government…
Labour Party demands full autonomy for local councils
As the National Assembly resumes plenary session and debate on the Electoral Act, the Labour Party (LP) has urged the Assembly to ensure full autonomy for local government councils, as well as the abolition of State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC).…
Endorsement of 2019 elections by 60 presidential candidates, chairmen gladdens Presidency
The Presidency has welcomed the endorsement of 2019 Presidential Elections as free, fair and credible on Tuesday in Abuja by 60 presidential candidates and chairmen of their parties, urging opposition to accept loss with grace and maturity. A statement by…