Tag: Elections
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2027: Wike Declares Rivers Election Will Be His ‘Easiest’ Contest
By George Omagbemi Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the 2027 election in Rivers State will be the easiest political contest he has faced, despite the political battles and alliances emerging ahead of the polls. Wike made the statement on Monday, September 21, 2026, during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, where…
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2027: INEC, Security Agencies Strengthen Joint Strategy for Peaceful Elections
By Sunday Ameh The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is strengthening collaboration with security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections to ensure a peaceful and coordinated electoral process. The Ogun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyijimi Saseyi Ibiyemi, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview. Ibiyemi said election security was a collective responsibility…
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INEC Assures Nigerians 2027 Election Will Reflect Voters’ Will
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that the 2027 general election will be conducted transparently and that the final outcome will reflect the will of the electorate. The Acting Chairman of INEC, Prof Rhoda Gumus, gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the African Union Pre-Election Needs Assessment Mission at…
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As Political Tension Rises, Nigerians Await Parties’ Decision on Primaries
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji As preparations for the next round of political contests gradually gather momentum across the country, attention is increasingly shifting toward the mode of primaries political parties may eventually adopt in selecting their candidates. From major cities to rural communities, discussions around whether parties will embrace consensus arrangements or allow direct primaries…
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Hungarians Vote for New Leader After Orbán’s 16-Year Rule
By Paul Joseph Hungarians have turned out in significant numbers to vote in a high-stakes general election that could bring an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power. Early figures showed a strong voter surge, with nearly 38% of the electorate casting ballots within the first five hours, an increase of about…