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Vote Buying: INEC Vows to Unleash EFCC, ICPC Against Perpetrators

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1 year ago

October 5, 2022

Eric

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reiterated its readiness to rid the forthcoming 2023 general election of vote-buying through its existing partnership with the security and anti-graft agencies in the country.

The National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye, made this known during an expert meeting on election logistics for the 2023 general election held in Lagos on Tuesday.

Okoye, while giving updates on the commission’s efforts to curb financial inducements at polling units, said anyone found culpable would be apprehended.

He said, “The commission has been doing a lot on the issue of vote-buying. We have changed the architecture and the configuration of the polling units by making sure that the secrecy of the votes is protected. We have also banned the use of smart phones and other electronic devices at the polling units. But more importantly, we are collaborating with the various security agencies under the auspices of consultative committee on election security to make sure those engaging in vote-buying are apprehended. So, on the election day, we are going to have the ICPC, EFCC and other agencies go to different polling units to make sure that people are not doing anything that is untoward.

He also urged Nigerians to shun the common habit of selling and buying votes during elections.

He said, “We have a country and we must protect the integrity of the electoral process. That is the only way we can progress. We must never on any account allow people to use the vulnerability and poverty of our people in order to derail the democratic process.”

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Your Love for Nigeria Unwavering, PDP Celebrates Atiku at 77

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17 hours ago

November 27, 2023

Eric

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family rolls out the big drums in celebration of former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the PDP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, one of the founding fathers of our great Party and national Icon of Democracy, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON (Wazirin Adamawa), as he marks his 77th birthday today (November 25).

Atiku Abubakar is a quintessence of humility, a kind-hearted, humane and people-focused leader; a forthright administrator and courageous statesman, who remains unwavering in his love and commitment towards Nigerians and the unity, stability and development of our dear nation.

Our Party remains proud of Atiku Abubakar’s record of performance in the service of our nation, especially in bringing his capacity and competence to bear as the Chairman of the National Economic Council under the Obasanjo/Atiku-led PDP administration between 1999 and 2007, which achieved unprecedented national productivity in all sectors and grew the economy to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

His role in the National Economic Council is always recognized and celebrated for helping the administration achieve vast infrastructural development, massive employment and business opportunities among other initiatives that made the PDP years in government the Nigerian Golden Years.

Nigerians across all persuations recognize Atiku Abubakar as the embodiment of our national unity and hope for economic recovery and they demonstrated this in their overwhelming support and massive vote for him in the 2019 and 2023 Presidential elections, which mandates were sadly subverted by suppressive and exploitative forces.

Atiku Abubakar is a lesson in leadership. Despite his towering personality, he remains humble, friendly and accessible to all, especially the youths. He continues to demonstrate that the essence of leadership is in attending to the good, happiness and wellbeing of others instead of oneself.

But for the subversion of his mandate, our nation would have been on the path of economic prosperity, massive infrastructural development and employment opportunities instead of the hardship, collapse of the Naira and general retrogression that we witness today in the country.

On this great day, the PDP family gives thanks to the Almighty Allah and prays to Him to grant Atiku Abubakar more wisdom, sound health and vigour in the service of our dear fatherland and humanity.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.

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Shuaibu Declares for Edo Governorship Race, Opens Campaign Secretariat

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1 day ago

November 27, 2023

Eric

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu, has thrown his hat into the ring to contest the governorship of the state in the election scheduled to hold in September 2024.

Shuaibu is seeking to govern the state on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. His aspiration had created a wide gulf between him and his principal, the governor. The ripple effect of the gulf was recently settled.

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Ozekhome Welcomes Former President Goodluck Jonathan to Prestigious Delborough Hotel (Photos)

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3 days ago

November 25, 2023

Eric

By Eric Elezuo

A Director of the prestigious Delborough Hotel, located in highbrow Victoria Island, and constitutional lawyer, Prof Mike Ozekhome, on Friday, welcomed former President Goodluck Jonathan, to the multi-star hotel.

The friendly atmosphere was characterized by Ozekhome’s signature one leg up posture, which elicited laughter and joyous ambience for both host and guest.