The togolese government said the overhaul abolishes the election of the head of state by universal suffrage and introduces a parliamentary system. It has been slammed by opposition and civil society groups as a ploy by President Faure Gnassingbe to hold on to power indefinitely. Togo’s strongman has ruled over the small West African country […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said he is not worried about the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking at the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Ground, Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji said his administration remained focused on delivering good governance and fulfilling his promises to the people. Read Also: […]
The funeral of 16-year-old Antonio Juaqim, who was fatally shot during protests against last month’s presidential election, has brought the simmering crisis in Mozambique into stark focus.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Oluwatoyin Babalola, who gave the assurance in Akure,said that 58,708 new voters have been added to its electoral register in preparation for the governorship election. The REC noted that 3,132 voters transferred their registration into Ondo State, while 123 voters transferred their registration out of the state. She said the […]
It was learnt that some polling units at the NULGE office, Ankpa quarters, Wadatta, Modern Market, North Bank, and NEPA polling unit along Otukpo road and Barracks road between 10 am and 1:10 pm had no sign of electoral materials and there were no electoral officers or election materials. Voters claimed that they were asked […]
In a statement from the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC criticised Yiaga Africa for allegedly attempting to second-guess INEC’s authority. Morka described the group’s actions as overstepping their mandate as election observers. He also stressed that election observers such as Yiaga Africa should respect INEC’s statutory role and refrain from encroaching on […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has commenced hearing on electoraldisputes that arose in the conduct of the governorship elections inBayelsa and Kogi States in 2023. At the centre of the disputes are Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa Stateand Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State who were declared winnersof the poll by the Independent National Electoral […]
The influential former leader was one of the last Democratic heavy hitters to offer his endorsement, with Harris having already received the backing of President Joe Biden on Sunday to take his place on the ballot. Obama’s backing will add to the growing momentum behind Harris’ campaign, which has enjoyed a groundswell of support since […]
This comes after President Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic Party’s candidate and endorsed his vice Harris as the party’s flag bearer. Sharing a picture the President and his Vice via her Instagram story, Grande called on her followers to register to vote for the Democratic Party. According to The Hill, Kamala Harris has […]