Inec latest news update

Here are the latest news updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria:

Recent Updates:

  1. Anambra Governorship Election: INEC has announced the postponement of the Anambra Governorship election scheduled for November 6, 2021, to November 18, 2021. The decision was taken due to the security challenges in the state. [Source: Vanguard News]
  2. Ekiti State Bye-Election: INEC has announced the postponement of the Ekiti State bye-election scheduled for October 31, 2021, to November 13, 2021. The decision was taken due to the security challenges in the state. [Source: The Punch]
  3. Voter Registration: INEC has announced that it will conduct a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise from June 28, 2021, to June 30, 2024. The exercise is aimed at registering new voters and updating the existing voters' register. [Source: Premium Times]
  4. Election Petitions: INEC has announced that it will hear election petitions from political parties and candidates who lost in the 2019 general elections. The commission has set up a special panel to handle the petitions. [Source: The Nation]
  5. Voter Education: INEC has launched a voter education campaign aimed at educating voters on the importance of voting and the electoral process. The campaign is being implemented in collaboration with civil society organizations and other stakeholders. [Source: Leadership News]

Upcoming Events:

  1. Anambra Governorship Election: The election is scheduled to hold on November 18, 2021. [Source: INEC Website]
  2. Ekiti State Bye-Election: The election is scheduled to hold on November 13, 2021. [Source: INEC Website]
  3. Continuous Voter Registration: The exercise is scheduled to start on June 28, 2021, and end on June 30, 2024. [Source: INEC Website]

Recent Press Releases:

  1. INEC Press Release on Anambra Governorship Election: The commission has announced the postponement of the Anambra Governorship election and has set a new date for the election. [Source: INEC Website]
  2. INEC Press Release on Ekiti State Bye-Election: The commission has announced the postponement of the Ekiti State bye-election and has set a new date for the election. [Source: INEC Website]
  3. INEC Press Release on Continuous Voter Registration: The commission has announced the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise and has set a new deadline for the exercise. [Source: INEC Website]

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, please visit the INEC website or other reputable news sources.