INEC Chairman Speaks on Forcing Candidates to Attend Public Debates

INEC Chairman Speaks on Forcing Candidates to Attend Public Debates

The Independent National Election Commission INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has stated that the commission cannot force presidential candidates to attend public debate. He said the reason is because INEC does not have the constitutional power to compel candidates to attend such debates. Yakubu spoke on Thursday during the quarterly consultative meeting with media executives […]

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Insecurity: Federal Government Speaks on Possible Cancellation of 2023 Election

APC Allegedly Intensifies Plot to Remove INEC Chairman

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has allegedly intensified plots to remove the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. It is reported that they plan to instigate the National Assembly to pass a vote of no confidence which could lead to the suspension or removal of the INEC boss. Saturday Sun reports that […]

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'E-Transmission of Election Results Has Come to Stay' - INEC Chairman

‘E-Transmission of Election Results Has Come to Stay’ – INEC Chairman

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that the electronic transmission (e-transmission) of election results has come to stay and that the Commission will not use any other alternative. He confirmed that the results of the 2023 general elections would be transmitted electronically. Yakubu said this when he […]

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INEC Fixes Date for 2023 General Elections

INEC Fixes Date for 2023 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, February 18 for the 2023 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this on today, Wednesday during a one-day public hearing on the National Electoral Offences Commission Bill 2021, organised by the Senate Commistte on INEC. According to him, “By the principles established by the […]

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