2023 Polls: You Should Apologise To Nigerians For Your Failure, CSOs Tells INEC
According to PunchNews, the Independent National Electoral Commission should apologize to Nigerians for not living up to expectations in the 2023 general election, a coalition of over 700 human rights organizations under the auspices of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room advised on Thursday. As voter information will no longer be included in the permanent voter cards in future elections, INEC should consider phasing out the use of PVCs and adopting the use of alternative means of identification such as an ID card, international passport, or driver's license.
Today's Headlines: 10th NASS: Put Nigeria First, Tinubu Urges Lawmakers; North Central Govs Visit Akume
Put Nigeria First, Tinubu urges lawmakers Photo Credit:Punch Newspapers The President, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, tasked lawmakers to put the nation first and downplay party politics in the discharge of their duties. He also called on the lawmakers to work together to choose “good leaders” in the 10th National Assembly.
Atiku and PDP Accuse INEC of Withholding Sensitive Documents, Plan to Summon Officials
According to The Sun, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have raised allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), claiming that they have been denied access to crucial electoral documents necessary to support their petition contesting the victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 election.
INEC rejects certified true copies of document tendered by Atiku against Tinubu
The majority of the documents that Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, submitted to the Presidential Election Petition Court have been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. This comes 3 Days after Tinubu was sworn as Nigeria' s president amid controversies.
Atiku laments not receiving many exhibits from INEC, despite paying over N6m.
June 7, 2023. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday of obstructing the smooth presentation of his case challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Atiku expressed his frustration over the delay in receiving the requested materials, despite having paid over N6 million for the certification of exhibits he intended to present before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja.
Tinubu's Victory: Atiku, PDP Tender Documents In Defence Of Their Petitions At Election Tribunal
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate for president in the most recent election, and the party presented documents to the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Tuesday in Abuja to begin their case. The Form EC 8E, which is the official declaration of winners outcome, was one of the documents offered by counsel to the petitioners, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, according to sources.
PDP, Atiku Complain Of INEC Denying Them Access To Sensitive Documents Even After Paying N6 Million
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of denying them access to essential electoral documents required to pursue their petition challenging the election victory of President Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on February 25.
Peter Obi and Atiku tendered evidence in defence of their petition against Tinubu in Court.
May 31, 2023. Mr. Lawrence Nwakaeti, the petitioner's first witness, submitted evidence including a judgement from a district court in the United States. According to reports, the judgement linked Tinubu to a criminal crime and called for the seizure of $460,000. Nwakaeti, a witness from Anambra and a registered voter, testified that he cast a ballot on February 25.
Peter Obi and Atiku tendered evidence in defence of their petition against Tinubu in Court.
May 31, 2023. During the proceedings, the petitioner's first witness, Mr. Lawrence Nwakaeti, presented various documents, including a judgment from a United States District Court. The judgment reportedly implicated Tinubu in a drug-related offense and ordered the forfeiture of $460,000. Nwakaeti, who testified as a registered voter from Anambra, mentioned that he voted at a polling unit in his hometown on February 25.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu, Shettima Critics will Be Disappointed - Support Groups Says; Fuel Subsidy Gulped $10bn In 2022 – Kashim Shettima
Tinubu, Shettima Critics Will Be Disappointed_ Groups Photo Credit:Punch Newspapers The Director-General of the Conference of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima National Support Groups, Eniola Ehinafe, has said that the new administration will disappoint its critics by improving the nation’s economy beyond expectations.
Peter Obi and Datti Arrive at Tribunal to Monitor Proceedings
Peter Obi, candidate for president under the Labour Party, and Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, both appeared before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal today. According to Politics Nigeria, the pair had previously been in court on Tuesday, where a five-member panel agreed to postpone proceedings until today, May 31st.
Today's Headlines: Engage more women in governance, Pauline Tallen - Tinubu; Buhari is Nigeria’s worst leader – Clark
Engage more women in governance Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen has called on the incoming President to engage more women in his cabinet. She expressed optimism that the Bola Tinubu and Shettima Presidency would restore peace, unite the country and restore it on the path of growth. The minister made the call at a one day intercessory prayer Session organised by Nigerian Women for Peaceful transition and successful inauguration of President-Elect, Sen.
Election Petition Court in Nigeria Admits Evidence in Cases Against Tinubu and APC
The election petition court in Nigeria has admitted evidence submitted by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The LP is challenging the electoral victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among the evidence admitted was a copy of a United States court judgement on Tinubu's alleged conviction to a fine of $460,000.