Inec news on 2023 election
Here are some recent news updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the 2023 general elections in Nigeria:
INEC's Preparation for 2023 Elections
- INEC has announced that it will conduct a mock election on January 22, 2023, to test its preparedness for the 2023 general elections. (Source: Vanguard)
- The commission has also deployed 12,000 card readers for the elections, which will be used to verify the identities of voters and prevent multiple voting. (Source: Punch)
Voter Registration
- INEC has extended the deadline for voter registration to January 31, 2023, to enable more Nigerians to register and exercise their franchise. (Source: Premium Times)
- As of January 17, 2023, over 12 million Nigerians had registered to vote in the 2023 elections. (Source: This Day)
Party Primaries
- INEC has announced that it will monitor the party primaries of political parties to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act. (Source: Leadership)
- The commission has also warned political parties against using its facilities for their primaries, saying that such actions are illegal. (Source: Daily Trust)
Security Arrangements
- INEC has announced that it will work with security agencies to ensure the security of voters and electoral officials during the 2023 elections. (Source: The Nation)
- The commission has also deployed 150,000 security personnel to ensure the security of the elections. (Source: Punch)
Election Timetable
- INEC has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, which will hold on February 25, 2023, for presidential and National Assembly elections, and March 11, 2023, for governorship and state House of Assembly elections. (Source: INEC)
Other Updates
- INEC has announced that it will use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to conduct the 2023 elections, which will enable voters to be accredited using their fingerprints or facial recognition. (Source: This Day)
- The commission has also announced that it will conduct a post-election audit to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these are just some of the recent news updates from INEC regarding the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, and the situation is subject to change.