We Must Improve Transparency, Integrity at LG Elections - INEC Chair Yakubu Tells SIECS

We must improve transparency, integrity at LG elections - INEC Chair Yakubu tells SIECS

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with State Independent Electoral Commissions, SIECs. The INEC chairman spoke during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja by the newly inaugurated members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria, FOSIECON. FOSIECON was led by its na…

Yakubu Calls for Enhanced Collaboration with NOA on Electoral Process

INEC Seeks Stronger Partnership with NOA for Improved Elections INEC to Establish New AI Division for Electoral Process A.I Set to Enhance Voter Education The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is looking to significantly strengthen its partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to improve how elections are conducted in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports […] The post Yakubu Calls for Enhanced Collaboration with NOA on Electo…

INEC faults 21-day notice for LG polls, says it violates s’court ruling

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on state independent electoral commissions (SIECs) across the country to improve the quality and credibility of LGA polls.   Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman, spoke on Tuesday at a meeting with executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) in Abuja on Tuesday.   He said although virtually all states of the federation now have local …

INEC urges SIECs to emulate its consistency in conducting local elections - Worldstage

WorldStage Newsonline– The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) to strictly follow the Electoral Act in conducting local government elections nationwide. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said during a courtesy visit by the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) that SIECs to emulate INEC’s consistency in conducting local elections, as done reg…

Local Government Elections: Strengthening Electoral Integrity at Grassroots

The persistent failure of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) to conduct credible local government elections is a glaring indictment of state governments and their commitment to democratic governance. Development Diaries reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lamented the ‘low quality’ of local government elections conducted by the SIECs. According to reports, INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu has demanded i…

Integrity of LG elections paramount, INEC Chairman reminds  SIECS

By Myke Agunwa, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening the integrity of local government elections conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commissions, (SIECs). The INEC boss made the pledge on Tuesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the newly inaugurated executives of the Forum of …