The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state, Isah Liman-Kantigi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to customise its ballot boxes for easy identification.
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ASHENEWS reports that suspected political thugs on Saturday disrupted elections in some parts of Edati and Lavun local government areas of Niger State.
Traditional sacrifice in calabash was placed at Ward B polling unit 02, Agungi, Eti-Osa, allegedly to scarce people from exercising their franchise.
The Ebonyi Police Command have confirmed that some political thugs destroyed electoral materials including the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine and other sensitive materials in Omege Ward, Ezza North Local Government Area of the state.
Some unidentified thugs on Saturday in Lagos chased voters away from polling units, as they attempted to steal ballot boxes.
ASHENEWS reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), on Saturday, intercepted 35 bales of fabric allegedly meant for voter inducement for the governorship and House of Assembly election, and arrested scores in Sokoto state.
ASHENEWS reports that a former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu has decried the impact of vote buying in the ongoing elections in Niger State.
ASHENEWS reports that a former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar has commended Nigerlites for the peaceful conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections in the state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has commended the conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections in Niger State.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied issuing identity cards signifying “complete access” for security personnel on election duty.