Nigeria inec latest news

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

Recent Updates:

  1. 2023 General Elections Timetable: INEC has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with the presidential election scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023, and the National Assembly elections on March 11, 2023.
  2. Voter Registration: INEC has announced that it will conduct a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise from June 28, 2022, to January 14, 2023.
  3. Election Petitions Tribunal: The INEC has set up an Election Petitions Tribunal to hear and determine petitions arising from the 2023 general elections.
  4. Voter Education: INEC has launched a voter education campaign to educate Nigerians on the importance of voting and the electoral process.
  5. Election Security: INEC has assured Nigerians that it has put in place adequate security measures to ensure the safety of voters and electoral officials during the 2023 general elections.

Recent Controversies:

  1. Voter Registration Controversy: There have been controversies surrounding the voter registration exercise, with some Nigerians complaining of long queues, lack of registration centers, and inadequate registration materials.
  2. INEC's Response to Election Violence: INEC has come under criticism for its response to election violence, with some Nigerians accusing the commission of being slow to respond to incidents of violence during elections.
  3. Partisan Politics: There have been allegations of partisan politics influencing INEC's decisions, with some Nigerians accusing the commission of favoring certain political parties or candidates.

Recent Developments:

  1. INEC's New Technology: INEC has introduced new technology to improve the electoral process, including the use of biometric voter verification and electronic voting machines.
  2. Election Observers: INEC has invited international and local election observers to monitor the 2023 general elections.
  3. Voter Education Campaign: INEC has launched a voter education campaign to educate Nigerians on the importance of voting and the electoral process.

Recent Quotes:

  1. INEC Chairman: "We are committed to conducting free, fair, and credible elections in 2023." - Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman
  2. INEC Commissioner: "We are working hard to ensure that the 2023 general elections are peaceful and successful." - Festus Okoye, INEC Commissioner

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 sources.