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Conrad Omodiagbe
This State In Nigeria Just Made Election History
As states across Nigeria continue to hold by-elections earlier postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Kogi state seems to have made history with its recent results as the opposition cries foul. Announcing the results from the recently concluded polls, the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Nda Eri, disclosed that […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Considers Adding New Polling Units
For the first time since the creation of new polling units in 1996, Nigeria is looking to create more units to better serve its voting community ahead of its 2023 general elections. As Nigerians prepare for the next polls scheduled to hold in early 2023, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Makes Headway In Diaspora Voting Plan
Fulfilling one of the promises made at the start of its tenure, the government in Nigeria has kick-started a law allowing Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in elections, regardless of their present country of residence. The new bill, which passed its second reading at the Nigerian House of Representatives, seeks to amend Section 77(2) […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Makes Progress On Pending Electoral Act
Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the country’s National Assembly has revealed plans to make electronic voting and Smart Card Readers mandatory at the polls, alongside a new amendment to petition submissions. The decision on electoral voting was made by the Upper Chambers of the house at a Joint Public Hearing on “The […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
This President Still Wants To Be In Office After 36 Years
The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso will seek a fourth term in office in the country’s March 2021 polls, despite holding on to power for 36 years. The announcement was made by the country’s ruling coalition containing 17 political parties. Pierre Moussa, who serves as the acting chairman of the coalition […]
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Prominent Nigerian Politician Calls For Reforms
Former Nigerian Vice President and six-time presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, has commended Ghana on its recent presidential elections, asking Nigerians to learn from the “smooth conduct” of the polls. The former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate shared his opinion on the just-concluded polls while congratulating the winner of the election, Nana Akufo-Addo in a […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ghanaian President secures Second Term
The Ghanaian incumbent president, Nana Akufo-Addo, has been declared the winner of the recently concluded presidential election in the West African state, securing four more years in office. In an announcement made by the country’s election commission, Akufo-Addo received 6.73 million votes or 51.6% of valid ballots, while his biggest political rival John Mahama, of […]