AHEAD of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-West, DIG Johnson Kokumo, yesterday, declared that security would be beefed up at border communities and riverine areas in Lagos, to prevent an influx of criminals into the region.

Explosions have rocked the homes of supporters of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, with the Police confirming it has commenced investigations in the incidents.

Election observer, Yiaga Africa, yesterday raised concerns over issues that may impede the polls on Saturday, including current economic hardship, inaccessibility to Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, insecurity, possible vote trading, challenges experienced during mock accreditation, and others.

There is tension in the polity as no fewer than 87.2m voters step out to elect the president and members of the 469 two-chamber National Assembly, tomorrow.

“Kwankwaso is the second Kano citizen to secure a presidential ticket of a major political party after Malam Aminu Kano in the history of Nigerian politics. This gives advantage to the party with hope that Kwankwaso will emerge the first Kano man to serve Nigeria as the democratically elected president.”

Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria Ms Samuela Issopi, has maintained that the European Union strongly condemns all forms of violence, be it during elections or not.

United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Marybeth Leonard has said that the U.S. government have supported the Nigerian government with over Twenty-five million dollars through different programmes towards achieving free, fair, and credible elections.

Mustapha who’s popularly known as Otumba, said his decision and that of his supporters, to support Tinubu both at the national and state levels was made after it became clear to him that the party (LP) in the state will get nowhere based on the way it was set up.

“As many of you may know, my party, ADC, has endorsed Mr Peter Obi as their preferred candidate, after careful consideration and discussion, to support this auspicious move”

Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Rivers lead in collection By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Ahead of this weekend’s general election, a total of 87,209,007 Permanent Voter Cards PVCs have been collected by Nigerians, according to the latest data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. The data which was collated as of 5th February 2023 shows […]

“All Nigerians deserve a chance to choose their new leader through a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful process.

Breaking: 48hrs to election, 87.2m PVCs collected

He said security agencies are determined to ensure the conduct of peaceful general elections.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, added that the restriction of movement from midnight on Friday untill after the election on Saturday will be strictly enforced, as he warns non-voters to stay away from polling units.

“Elections in the South-East must be held. Those calling for a sit-in at home will be regarded as enemies of the Igbo nation.”

“Elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Nigerians deserve this chance to choose their future — freely and fairly.  While the United States does not support any single candidate or party, we strongly support a peaceful and transparent process that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria.”