Tag Archives: INEC
Kaduna: CAN Holds Prayer Rally for Peace during Election
The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has held a prayer rally in the State on Sunday to seek for peace in the country during the forth-coming general elections. The rally which took place at the Albarka Fellowship Baptist Church in the state on Sunday witnessed the attendance of not less than … Continue reading
Anglican Bishop Declares, ‘Politicians Now Do Executive Rigging’
Bishop of Anglican Church, Sapele Diocese in Delta State, Reverend Blessing Erifeta has said openly that politicians have diverted from ‘thuggery rigging’ to what he called ‘executive rigging.’ Bishop Erifeta made the accusation at the end of a communion service at St. Paul Anglican Church, Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state, organized to … Continue reading
Christian Body Cautions INEC, Security Agencies against Partisanship
As the 2019 general elections draw near, a stern warning has gone the way of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along with security agencies in the country to shun compromising its neutrality before, during and after the exercise. The group, the Southern Christian Forum issued the caution in a communiqué made available to journalists … Continue reading
Bishop Kukah, Anyaoku, Others Call for Credible Polls
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, Ex-Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku and others have called on the government of Nigeria to ensure that the February and March polls are free and fair. They made the call in Lagos on Tuesday at a symposium, themed; “Electoral Integrity, Legitimacy of Democratic Institutions … Continue reading
Catholic Group Urges INEC to De-Register Inactive Political Parties
The Justice, Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register 33 non-performing political parties in the State. The catholic body made the call through a letter to the electoral umpire, stating that their appeal was based on the provisions of the … Continue reading