Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

INEC conducts legislative rerun, bye-elections to replace Gbajabiamila, Umahi, others

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct nine bye-elections and 35 rerun elections across 26 states on Saturday. In the bye-elections, a total of 74 candidates are contesting for a limited nine seats in the state and national assemblies.  While 13 candidates are contesting for the two seats in the Senate, 39 … Read more

Court extends interim order against INEC, PDP over 26 defected Rivers lawmakers

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, extended the 15 December interim order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from taking any action against the 26 Rivers House of Assembly members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Donatus Okorowo extended the order following an … Read more