The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why permanent voter cards (PVCs) were still being distributed the evening before the Anambra governorship election. Recall that on October 26, INEC announced that 81,778 new PVCs would be delivered to Anambra on October 28 for distribution ahead of the November 6 election. However, speaking on Friday in an […]
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Incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, came under attacks Saturday after addressing his supporters at a polling unit, with activists accusing him of violating the Electoral Act. Activists said the governor’s address constituted a form of campaigning, which the law says must end 24 hours before voting. “For the purpose of this Act, the […]
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The Nigeria police force has cautioned its officers against taking drugs and harassing voters during the Saturday governorship election in Anambra state. Joshak Habila, deputy inspector-general of police (DIG) in charge of the election, urged the officers to remain responsible during the poll. “We don’t want you to go and take igbo (marijuana) or burukutu […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it deployed 14, 000 personnel for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra to boost the number of personnel provided by other security agencies. The corps said the measure was also to guarantee confidence of the people in the provision of adequate security for the election. Abdullahi Muhammadu, […]
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