Tinubu: 'Electoral Malpractice In Few States Cannot Nullify An Election's Outcome' - SAN Clark
Robert Clark, an elder statesman and senior lawyer in Nigeria, has claimed that the irregularities found in a small number of voting booths cannot establish the validity of an election. In an interview with Channels TV News, The Legal Eagle noted that the standard of INEC's standards is at the center of the electoral act's provision on electoral malpractice.
FG Should Stop Appointing INEC Chairman — Anglican Bishop
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman selection process should be changed, according to Bishop Timothy Yahaya of the Church of Nigeria's Kaduna Diocese. Vanguard report that, According to him, in order for Nigeria to hold elections that can be trusted, the Federal Government must give up its authority to choose the INEC Chairman for the general election in 2027.
I Wanted 100 Traditional Rulers And Journalists To Be The Ones To Select INEC Chairman - Jonathan
The former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that he had the intention of reshaping the electoral system in Nigeria with a plan that wood guarantee an independent process of selecting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Goodluck Jonathan revealed to newsmen that he had hoped to win the 2015 presidential election so that he can select about 100 traditional rulers and journalists across Nigeria to come together and select the INEC Chairman.
Reactions trail after INEC lawyers opposed documents presented to court as evidence by Peter Obi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its opposition to the documents presented by the Labour Party and its candidate, Peter Obi, in support of their petition against the election of President Bola Tinubu. Throughout the hearing, INEC has consistently contested the admissibility of various documents brought forward by the petitioners as exhibits to substantiate their case.
“S'Court Judgment Against PDP Does Not Affect Our Petition For Tinubu's Disqualification” — Okonkwo
A well-known lawyer and member of the Labour Party, Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that the Supreme Court's dismissal of the PDP's petition against Vice President Kashim Shettima will not affect his party's case on the same issue at the Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court rejected the PDP's request to disqualify Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to his running mate's alleged double nomination.
Court Dissolves Parallel EXCOs of Rivers PDP, Questions Legitimacy of Gov-Elect Fubara's Candidacy
In a landmark ruling, the Abuja High Court has dissolved the parallel executive committees (EXCOs) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. The court declared that the EXCOs responsible for nominating Siminialayi Fubara as the party's governorship candidate, in the primary were not the authentic EXCOs recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Presidential Tribunal: INEC, Tinubu, APC Challenge Atiku, PDP's Request to Present Electoral Papers
In a significant development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and President Bola Tinubu have strongly opposed the request made by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to submit crucial electoral documents as evidence.
No Evidence Has Been Tendered By INEC To Contradict Our Evidence Against Double Nomination—Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a Work Party representative, said during a meeting with Emerge News that the INEC had not provided any evidence to counter their proof against twofold designation. He said the PDP's case had been dropped because it involved pre-election issues, whereas theirs involves post-election issues.
Tribunal Judgment: There Is Possibility That The Person Who Came 2nd Will Be Declared Winner -Bwala
Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and lawyer, Dr Daniel Bwala has stated that there is possibility for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to declare Atiku Abubakar who came second as the winner of February 25th poll. Daniel Bwala while speaking in an exclusive interview with Arise News, said Buhari would do a lot of good if he can Sack Mahmood Yakubu and replace him with another INEC chairman.
Reaction as Abia State's Governor Suspends All Kinds Of Transport Levies Payable To The Government
Channels Television recently brought to their official Facebook Page, a post which says Alex Otti, who happens to be the Incumbent governor of Abia State, has directed the immediate suspension of of all kinds of Transport Levies payable to the Abia government and imposed on Tricycles, Buses, Taxis and other commercial vehicles plying Abia roads.
When The President-Elect Becomes President, The INEC Chairman He Picked Can't Be Trusted - Bwala
Daniel Hassan Bwala is an attorney who also writes, mediates conflicts, and offers regulatory advice. In addition, he belongs to the American Bar Association. He received authorization from the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London to practice law in England and Wales. According to Daniel Bwala, whoever the president-elect names as INEC chairman may not be regarded with confidence by the time he assumes office as president.
CJN To Inaugurate 39 Election Petition Tribunal Members on May 25
The chief justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, is set to inaugurate 39 newly appointed members of the Election Petition Tribunal. According to a recent article by Dailypost, the swearing-in ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 25, in Abuja. The venue for the ceremony is the main hall of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Complex, as reported by Dailypost.
People Are Afraid That There Will Be A Vaccum In The Presidency Seat & It'll Result In Crisis- Chuks Nwachukwu
The primary concern in this situation, as stated by Nwachukwu, is the possibility of a vacancy arising if the INEC-announced candidate is not sworn in by May 29. Despite the perception that this would result in a crisis, Nwachukwu has argued that the constitution has accounted for such a scenario and has made provisions to address it.
Breaking News: Labour to appeal Kano Court ruling invalidating Otti's candidacy
According to The Punch, the Labor Party appealed the Kano Federal Court decision quashing the candidacy of Alex Otti, Abia state governor-elect, in the 18 March gubernatorial election. The Court's decision was based on Mr Ibrahim Harun Ibrahim's complaint against the Labor Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ref.
Reactions As Bwala Daniel Says Tinubu Is Troubled By The Choice He Has To Make For His Cabinet
The outcome of the 2023 presidential poll made the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declare the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and he will be sworn in on the 29th of May.
Jonathan Reveals Why He Wanted 100 Traditional Rulers & Journalists To Choose INEC Chairman
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, recently shared his plans to reform the electoral system in Nigeria. He aimed to establish an independent process for selecting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Jonathan disclosed that if he had won the 2015 presidential election, he would have chosen approximately 100 traditional rulers and journalists from across the country to convene and collectively select the INEC Chairman.
Today's Headlines:Women Will Be Well Represented In My Gov’t-Tinubu; Gunmen Kill 4 US Embassy Staff
Women Will Be Well Represented In My Gov’t -Tinubu Photo Credit: Vanguard News President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured the public that women will be properly represented in his administration. Tinubu said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the public presentation of a book titled: “101 Nigerian Women of Impact”, authored by Barrister Zainab Marwa, daughter of Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.
If Court Orders For A Fresh Election, No Single Nigerian Will Trust INEC Chairman — Bwala Daniel
Amid the ongoing controversies surrounding the outcome of presidential election that was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the 25th of February, 2023. The Spokesperson of peoples democratic party (PDP), Bwala Daniel has come out to explain why he thinks that no single Nigerian will trust INEC chairman if Court Orders For A Fresh Election.
Court Nullifies Labour Party’s Alex Otti’s Candidature, All LP Candidates In Abia and Kano
Justice M. N. Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano has made a significant ruling, nullifying the candidature of Dr Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor-elect from the Labour Party (LP), as well as all other candidates from the party in Abia and Kano states.
If Court Orders For A Fresh Election, No Single Nigerian Will Trust INEC Chairman — Bwala Daniel
The recent presidential election conducted by INEC on February 25, 2023, has turned into one controversy after another. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson, Bwala Daniel, spoke about the situation in a recent interview on Arise television. He explained that if a fresh election is ordered by the court, no single Nigerian will trust the INEC chairman to conduct a free and fair election.