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Religious leaders in Ondo State has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that a hitch-free election is conducted during the oncoming November 16 governorship election in the state. According to the religious leaders, necessary technologies and human capacity should be deployed for the poll. While admonishing the electoral body to curb
Ondo guber: Religious leaders task INEC with elimination of vote-buying, violence

Religious leaders in Ondo State has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that a hitch-free election is conducted during the oncoming November 16 governorship election in the state.

According to the religious leaders, necessary technologies and human capacity should be deployed for the poll.

While admonishing the electoral body to curb the menace of vote-buying and electoral violence the Chairman of Leagues of Imam in the state, Alhaji Ahmad Aladesawe, during an interactive session with the religious leaders and faith-based groups in the state organised by INEC, called for stiffer punishment for anyone caught engaging in electoral malpractices.

Aladesawe, who stressed the need for the country to be sanitised of its electoral system to be devoid of malpractices, stressed that politicians must learn how to play the game by the rules to ensure the growth of the nation’s democracy.

“Politicians and youths should abstain from hooliganism. We all know what is right, and if we can do the right thing, there will not be room for controversy, “ he said.

On his part, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the state, Anslem Ologunwa, who was represented by Victor Adeola, said that INEC has been proactive.

Ologunwa, who urged politicians to also educate their followers to ensure peaceful conduct of the election, stated that the election should not be a do-or-die affair.

Ologunwa harped on the need for INEC to ensure a peaceful election, urging the electoral body to be fair and transparent and ensure the votes of the electorate count.

The Resident Electoral Commission, REC, Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the electoral body would continue to engage the electorates on the issue of vote buying as part of efforts to curb the menace.

“Our goal is to change the orientation of the electorate through education and engagement. INEC has an Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), where agencies like the ICPC and EFCC are vital members.

“INEC does not participate in vote-buying or selling, and we strongly encourage the political class not to tempt voters with such inducements,” he said.

Ondo guber: Religious leaders task INEC with elimination of vote-buying, violence

The Nigerian Bar Association Election Working Group has released its report on the Edo State governorship elections held on September 21, 2024,. The NBA highlighted logistical delays, low voter turnout, and instances of attempted vote buying. Despite these challenges, the group praised the overall conduct of voters and security personnel, describing the election process as
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The Nigerian Bar Association Election Working Group has released its report on the Edo State governorship elections held on September 21, 2024,. The NBA highlighted logistical delays, low voter turnout, and instances of attempted vote buying. Despite these challenges, the group praised the overall conduct of voters and security personnel, describing the election process as

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Spokesperson of Nigeria opposition lawmakers coalition, Hon Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has said that court order didn’t stop the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before they sacked the acting National Chairman, Illiya Damagun. He said there was no Federal or State High Court order before the long overdue removal of Damagun as
Court order didn’t stop PDP NWC before sacking Damagun – Ugochinyere

Spokesperson of Nigeria opposition lawmakers coalition, Hon Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has said that court order didn’t stop the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before they sacked the acting National Chairman, Illiya Damagun.

He said there was no Federal or State High Court order before the long overdue removal of Damagun as PDP Chairman.

Recall that following the suspension of Ambassador Illiya Damagun as the Acting National Chairman of the Party and others, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed (Present National Treasurer of PDP) as the Acting National Chairman.

But Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Ambassador Umar Damagun as the Acting National Chairman of the party.

The court ordered that no other person must be recognized as PDP national chairman other than Damagun until the national convention of the party scheduled for December next year.

Justice Lifu issued the restraining order against PDP NEC, BoT and others while delivering judgment in a suit instituted against them by Senator Umar El-Gash Maina.

The judge held that in line with Articles 42, 47 and 67 of PDP, it is only at the National Convention of the party that national officers can be elected.

Reacting, Ugochinyere faulted the judgement saying that Court order didn’t stop the National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP before they sacked the acting National Chairman, Illiya Damagun.

He said that Justice Lifu order” in Favour of Pro Wike APC backed PDP faction came after Damagun has been suspended.

He insists that Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed remains the acting chair, while the party awaits the NEC meeting later this month.

He, however, urged the courts to stay away from of internal party affairs.

Court order didn’t stop PDP NWC before sacking Damagun – Ugochinyere