By Yemi Sodeeq, The Informant247 Belawu Obalowu, 63, has been participating in Nigerian elections for over two decades. Just like every other time in the past, she was eager to vote for the candidates of her choice on February 25. Not aware of the issues ahead, she went to her Polling Unit 016 (Ode Oyan) of Ajikobi
By Ben Aroh, The Whistlers Dr. Offordile Fabian Onah was duly registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission to vote in the 2023 general elections. He had obtained his permanent voter card and waited for Feb 25, 2023, to cast his votes. Alas, Dr. Onah was rejected by the Bimodal Verification Accreditation System! The plight
By Patrick Obia A non-profit organization, ‘Vote Not Fight, Election No Be War Campaign’ implemented by FACE initiative has released its observations of the 2023 presidential and national assembly elections. FACE in a press release made available while applauding the large turnout of voters, peaceful atmosphere, enthused and patient voters, also observed the Independent Electoral
By Etido Okon PROMAD and Policy Shapers, two civic tech organizations have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the Bi-modal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) report across the country alongside the 2023 election results for the sake of transparency and credibility. In a statement signed by the founders – Daisi Omukungbe and Ebenezar
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Cross River has begun the Statewide collation of election results. The State Presidential Election Collation Officer is Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh. See the results by LGA: Etung Local Government Area Registered Voters ………43,872 Accredited voters ……… 7,951 AA……… 07 AAC ……… 15 ADC ……… 50 ADP………
By Our Reporters A lecturer of the Department of Philosophy in the University of Calabar, Mr. Gabriel Agabi Akwaji has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Northern Cross River State for impersonating an ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Dr. Dominic Abakedi, in the Presidential and National Assembly polls
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Cross River has postponed the Statewide collation of election results to Monday, 27 February 2023 at 10am. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Prof. Gabriel Yomere disclosed this in Calabar tonight after the long wait. He said the delay is due to the terrain of
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Cross River will begin the collation of election results in the State by 7pm, Sunday 26 February 2023. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Prof. Gabriel Yomere disclosed this in Calabar this afternoon stating that the exercise which was slated for 12 noon was adjusted