ATIKU AND OBI PARTING OF WAYS: Why it’s difficult for the opposition to unite behind a single candidate
•Explains how some LP leaders frustrated him as Campaign DG •Says: Obidient movement not synonymous with LP • ‘Why I didn’t defect to ADC’ By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Akin Osuntokun was the Director-General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2023 polls. In this interview, Osuntokun, a former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun […]
Read Jega’s speech on the postponement of N/Assembly elections
Since this Commission started work in July 2010, I have repeatedly promised Nigerians that in carrying out our duties we shall always be sincere and truthful with Nigerians. I have always said that this INEC will be upfront with Nigerians, telling you exactly how things are – sharing both our successes and difficulties with you.
Botched Elections: Don’t crucify Jega yet – IBB
FORMER Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, said, Saturday, that the postponement of the National Assembly elections by the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega never came to him as a surprise due to the short time available to the commission in preparing for the elections.
Jonathan regrets postponement, pleads for understanding
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, Saturday, in a swift reaction to the postponement of the National Assembly elections across the country by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, expressed regrets but appealed to Nigerians for understanding saying the postponement is the best option.
INEC postpones N/Assembly elections till Monday
The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC has postponed the National Assembly elections across the country till Monday, April 4th, 2011.
Logistics problems: INEC postpones elections in Edo, Delta, others
The general elections in Nigeria started on Saturday with hitches caused by poor logistics, leading to the postponement of the exercise in some states and cities across the country.
National Assembly polls kick off with hitches
National Assembly elections began in Lagos, Saturday with hitches in the early part of the day.
INEC suspends elections in Kwara constituencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Kwara, Saturday said elections into some federal constituencies in the state will not hold as scheduled.
Assessment of top members of the House of Reps gunning for return
Dimeji Bankole was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2003 after a stint in Business and Maritime Consultancy. He became Speaker in 2007 with overwhelming support. Unlike his predecessors, his candidacy for the top job was supported by over ninety-percent of the 360 members on the floor of the House.
2011 elections: Minister charges police to checkmate miscreants
MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Senator Bala Mohammed yesterday urged the police to arrest those who may create violence in today’s election, just as he stressed the need for them to brace up for the electioneering challenges.
2011 poll: The foundation built by Jega
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega is optimistic that today would prove to the whole world that Nigeria can organize free and fair elections.
