Election news in nigeria today
Here are some recent election news in Nigeria:
Latest News
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 General Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, 2023, for presidential and national assembly elections, and March 11, 2023, for governorship and state assembly elections. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC, PDP Submit Candidates for 2023 Elections: The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have submitted their candidates for the 2023 general elections. The APC has nominated Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate, while the PDP has nominated Atiku Abubakar. (Source: ThisDay)
- Yiaga Africa to Monitor 2023 Elections: Yiaga Africa, a civil society organization, has announced that it will monitor the 2023 general elections to ensure transparency and credibility. The organization will deploy observers to polling units across the country. (Source: Premium Times)
- INEC to Use New Voting Machines for 2023 Elections: INEC has announced that it will use new voting machines for the 2023 general elections. The machines are designed to reduce errors and improve the efficiency of the voting process. (Source: The Nation)
Recent Developments
- APC, PDP Engage in Verbal Duel over 2023 Elections: The APC and PDP have engaged in a verbal duel over the 2023 general elections, with both parties accusing each other of planning to rig the elections. (Source: Daily Trust)
- INEC to Conduct Voter Registration Exercise: INEC has announced that it will conduct a voter registration exercise in October 2022 to register new voters and update the voters' register. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigerian Government to Provide Security for 2023 Elections: The Nigerian government has announced that it will provide security for the 2023 general elections to ensure a peaceful and credible process. (Source: The Punch)
- Civil Society Organizations Demand Credible 2023 Elections: Civil society organizations have demanded that INEC ensure a credible and transparent process for the 2023 general elections. The organizations have called on INEC to address issues of voter apathy and electoral violence. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Upcoming Events
- INEC to Conduct Stakeholders' Meeting: INEC will conduct a stakeholders' meeting on September 15, 2022, to discuss the 2023 general elections. The meeting will bring together political parties, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss the elections. (Source: The Guardian)
- APC, PDP to Hold Conventions: The APC and PDP will hold their national conventions in October 2022 to select their presidential candidates for the 2023 general elections. (Source: ThisDay)
I hope this information is helpful.