INEC Removes Doguwa’s Name From Reps-Elect List
The electoral body said the declaration made by the returning officer was done under duress.
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The electoral body said the declaration made by the returning officer was done under duress.
The intelligence reports available to him indicated that similar attacks were being planned for Rano Local Government Area, which is the collation centre
The attackers left three of the INEC officials with machete cuts and other injuries. Three of the officials are receiving treatment at a hospital in the area.
“We are going to experience an election without vote buying. There will be no money to buy votes. I assure you that the elections will be very free and fair.
“The commission has done its best to boost voters’ confidence in the electoral process. The commission converted voting points and voting point settlements into full-fledged polling units and took some closer to the voters.
The Chairman of the Conference Ambassador Ibrahim A Waiya, stated during a media briefing held at Chila Hotel Kano.
Molly Phee who said that the US does not have a preferred candidate explained that they valued their partnership with Nigeria and as such would encourage an election that would be acceptable to Nigerians
The INEC chief urged parties to ensure that only accredited party agents are allowed into the polling areas, and only those with INEC ID cards would be allowed.
Eligible voters are expected to take note of the voting procedure
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, emphasized that the mock accreditation exercise is merely to ascertain the condition of the BVAS machines and not for voting as ballot papers will not be made available.