Electorial nigeria latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the electoral process in Nigeria:

Recent Developments:

  1. INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in 15 LGAs: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct fresh elections in 15 local government areas (LGAs) in Rivers State due to irregularities and violence that marred the 2019 general elections.
  2. APC, PDP Trade Accusations over Electoral Violence: The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have traded accusations over electoral violence in the country. The APC accused the PDP of sponsoring violence in some states, while the PDP accused the APC of using thugs to disrupt its rallies.
  3. INEC to Introduce Electronic Voting System: INEC has announced plans to introduce an electronic voting system to improve the transparency and credibility of elections in Nigeria. The system, which is expected to be introduced in 2023, will allow voters to cast their ballots electronically.
  4. Nigerian Government to Review Electoral Act: The Nigerian government has announced plans to review the Electoral Act to address some of the challenges that have plagued the country's electoral process. The review is expected to include the introduction of electronic voting and the use of technology to improve the transparency of elections.

Upcoming Elections:

  1. Governorship Elections in Ekiti and Osun States: Governorship elections are scheduled to hold in Ekiti and Osun states in June and July 2022, respectively. The elections are expected to be keenly contested, with several candidates from different parties vying for the governorship seats.
  2. House of Assembly Elections: House of Assembly elections are scheduled to hold in several states across the country in 2022. The elections will determine the composition of the state assemblies and will have a significant impact on the country's political landscape.

Recent Polls:

  1. APC Leads in Latest Poll: A recent poll conducted by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has shown that the APC is leading in the latest polls, with 44% of the votes, followed by the PDP with 35%.
  2. PDP Gains Ground in Latest Poll: Another recent poll conducted by the NOI Polls has shown that the PDP has gained ground, with 42% of the votes, followed by the APC with 38%.

Challenges:

  1. Electoral Violence: Electoral violence remains a major challenge in Nigeria's electoral process. The country has witnessed several cases of violence and intimidation during elections, which have led to the loss of lives and property.
  2. INEC's Funding Challenges: INEC has been facing funding challenges, which have affected its ability to conduct credible elections. The commission has been relying on the government for funding, but this has led to allegations of political interference.
  3. Voter Registration Challenges: There have been challenges with voter registration in Nigeria, with many eligible voters unable to register due to various reasons, including lack of documentation and technical issues.

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