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November 7, 2023 INEC Adds Sylva To Bayelsa Gov Candidates List
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INEC Adds Sylva To Bayelsa Gov Candidates List

Ahead of Saturday’s Governorship Election in Bayelsa State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the name of the candidate of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva, to the final list of candidates for the poll.

INEC, in the new list published on its website, said the addition of Sylva’s name complied with an Appeal Court judgment delivered on October 31, 2023, which reversed the sacking of Sylva’s candidacy for the poll.

In the new list, Sylva’s name was pencilled as the APC governorship candidate, whilst that of Maciver Joshua was written as his running mate.

The former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Bayelsa Governor is running alongside 15 other contenders, including the incumbent governor, Duoye Diri, of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

On October 10, a Federal High Court in Abuja disqualified Sylva from participating in the state governorship election.

However, he appealed the decision of the lower court, and the appellate court ruled in his favour last Tuesday.

November 3, 2023 Senate Swears In Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan As Kogi Central Senator
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Senate Swears In Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan As Kogi Central Senator

The Senate has sworn in Senator-elect for Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a member of the 10th Senate.

This followed her presentation with Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the duly elected Senator for Kogi Central.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is elected on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), becomes the first female Senator from Kogi State.

The oath of office was administered on Natasha during plenary.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, upheld Akpoti-Uduaghan as the duly elected candidate in the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held earlier in February and dismissed the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere of the APC for lacking in merit.

In September, the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja had nullified the victory of Ohere as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election and declared Akpoti-Uduaghan as the actual winner of the February senatorial poll.

November 1, 2023 Senate Begins Screening Of INEC RECs
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Senate Begins Screening Of INEC RECs

The Nigerian Senate has initiated screening for the recently nominated Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). These newly appointed RECs oversee electoral activities in their respective states.

The list of newly appointed RECs includes:

  1. Etekamba Umoren (Akwa Ibom)
  2. Isah Shaka Ehimeakne (Edo)
  3. Oluwatoyin Babalola (Ekiti)
  4. Abubakar Ahmed Ma’aji (Gombe)
  5. Shehu Wahab (Kwara)
  6. Prof. Mohammed Yelwa (Niger)
  7. Anugbum Onuoha (Rivers)
  8. Isma’ila Kaura Moyi (Zamfara)
  9. Bunmi Omoseyindemi (Lagos)
  10. Aminu Kasimu Idris (Nasarawa)

President Bola Tinubu formally requested the Senate's screening and confirmation of these ten new Resident Electoral Commissioners, who are intended to serve a five-year term. During a plenary session on Tuesday, the President's request was communicated in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

These appointments mark a significant step in ensuring the efficient and impartial conduct of electoral processes in the respective states. The Senate's thorough screening process is integral to maintaining the credibility and integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission as it carries out its vital role in Nigeria's democratic processes.

October 26, 2023 Tinubu Appoints INEC RECS For 9 States
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Tinubu Appoints INEC RECS For 9 States

President Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a five-year term each.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement on Wednesday that the appointments are subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.

They include Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi (Lagos State), Mr. Isah Ehimeakne (Edo State), Bamidele Agbede (Ekiti State), Jani Bello (Gombe State), and Yahaya Bello (Nasarawa State).

He also appointed RECs for Kwara, Niger, Zamfara and Rivers states.

President Tinubu urged the new appointees to abide by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in discharging their duties.

He added that this is following his determination to facilitate the establishment of a new and sustainable standard of transparent, fair, and conflict-free electoral conduct in Nigeria.

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