Nigeria continues its cycle of election misadventures even as smaller countries get their act together and put the Giant of Africa to shame. Even though the 2019 general election has come and gone, the injuries inflicted on many by the elections may take a long time to heal. In the build-up to the elections, comments by…
US Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Vote Manipulation in Nigeria’s Election
A US lawmaker, Chris Smith, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to be biased in announcing Presidential and National Assembly results. The lawmaker in a statement issued on Sunday noted that it is important for INEC to announce results without delay. He said credible reports had indicated that there were electoral irregularities…
Ebonyi Legislators Serve Impeachment Notice On Elechi
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has served impeachment notice on Martin Elechi, the state governor for gross misconduct, reports say. The motion to remove Elechi was moved by Odefa Obasi Odefa and seconded by Valentine Okik. Francis Nwifruru, acting leader of the parliament, read the notice at the lawmakers plenary on Friday morning. Nwifruru…