Mayowa Adeniran | As the Ondo State governorship election approaches, media experts are emphasizing the crucial role journalists play in combating misinformation. During a webinar themed “Misinformation and Elections: Journalists, Public Educators and Opinion Shapers,” experts urged journalists to prioritize…
Story Summary: INEC Distributes ID Tags: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started issuing identification tags to journalists accredited for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The distribution occurred at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat.…
Story Summary: Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah states that candidates cannot be forced to sign the peace accord for the 2024 Edo governorship election, as the National Peace Committee lacks legal authority. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opted out of the…
Story Summary: INEC Refuses PDP’s Request: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) demand to redeploy Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State. Controversy Surrounds Onuoha: Onuoha’s links to Minister Nyesom…
Story Summary: At a PDP campaign rally in Edo State, Atiku cautioned against attempts to rig the upcoming governorship election, emphasising that Edo is not susceptible to the same practices as Lagos. He urged voters to protect and ensure the…
Story Summary: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the upcoming gubernatorial election as a “do-or-die” affair, warning of severe consequences for any electoral malpractice by opposition parties. During a PDP rally in Ekemwan, Obaseki highlighted his administration’s achievements in…
Story Summary: Political Parties Accused of Voter Inducement: Yiaga Africa has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of offering cash, gifts, and food to voters ahead of the Edo governorship election. Yiaga Africa’s Findings: The…
Story Summary: INEC Chairman’s Appeal: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of INEC, has called on the ICPC and EFCC to focus on tackling vote buying in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election. Need for Coordination: During a meeting with the Inter-Agency…
Story Summary: INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, warned that signing the Peace Accord alone does not guarantee a peaceful Edo governorship election. Yakubu emphasised the importance of political parties and candidates committing to the implementation of the Peace Accord. He…
Story Summary: Seventeen out of 18 political parties contesting the September 21, 2024, Edo governorship election signed a peace accord, while the PDP declined. The PDP’s state chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, refused to sign in protest over the detention of 10…
