Breaking news on inec

You're referring to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria! Here are some recent breaking news updates on INEC:

Latest Updates:

  1. 2023 General Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The elections are scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023, for presidential and National Assembly elections, and March 11, 2023, for governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections.
  2. INEC Introduces New Voting System: INEC has introduced a new voting system, known as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), which uses both biometric and manual accreditation methods to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
  3. INEC Suspends Election in Rivers State: INEC has suspended the election in Rivers State due to widespread violence and disruptions. The suspension was announced after reports of attacks on electoral officials and destruction of election materials.
  4. INEC Releases Final List of Candidates: INEC has released the final list of candidates for the 2023 general elections. The list includes the names of all candidates who have been cleared to participate in the elections.

Recent Controversies:

  1. INEC's Controversial Decision on Zamfara APC: INEC has been criticized for its decision to exclude the All Progressives Congress (APC) from participating in the 2019 general elections in Zamfara State. The APC had won the majority of votes in the state, but INEC's decision meant that the party was unable to field candidates for the elections.
  2. INEC's Handling of the 2019 Elections: INEC has faced criticism for its handling of the 2019 general elections, which were marred by widespread irregularities and violence. Many Nigerians have called for reforms to improve the electoral process.

Recent Developments:

  1. INEC's Efforts to Improve Electoral Process: INEC has been working to improve the electoral process in Nigeria, including the introduction of new technologies and the training of electoral officials.
  2. Collaboration with International Organizations: INEC has been collaborating with international organizations, such as the European Union and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to improve the electoral process in Nigeria.

These are just a few of the latest breaking news updates on INEC. I hope this information is helpful!