Inec news update

INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) is the electoral body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria. Here are some recent news updates from INEC:

Recent News Updates:

  1. 2023 General Elections: 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 house of assembly elections.
  2. Voter Registration: INEC has extended the deadline for voter registration to January 31, 2023, to enable more Nigerians to register and exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections.
  3. Voter Education: INEC has launched a voter education campaign to educate Nigerians on the importance of voting and the electoral process. The campaign includes a series of public enlightenment programs, radio and television jingles, and social media outreach.
  4. Election Security: INEC has assured Nigerians that adequate security measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of voters, election officials, and materials during the 2023 general elections.
  5. Election Technology: INEC has announced plans to deploy electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the 2023 general elections to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the electoral process.
  6. Party Registration: INEC has approved the registration of 18 new political parties, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 91.
  7. Election Tribunal: INEC has set up an election tribunal to handle disputes arising from the 2023 general elections. The tribunal will be headed by a retired judge and will have a panel of three members.
  8. Voter Verification: INEC has launched a voter verification exercise to ensure that only eligible voters are registered and that the electoral register is accurate and up-to-date.
  9. Election Observers: INEC has invited local and international election observers to monitor the 2023 general elections and ensure that the electoral process is free, fair, and credible.
  10. Election Logistics: INEC has announced plans to deploy a fleet of vehicles and other logistics to ensure the smooth transportation of election materials and personnel during the 2023 general elections.

These are some of the recent news updates from INEC. I hope this information is helpful.