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Nigerians React As Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega Calls For Amendments To Electoral Act
Nigerians React As Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega Calls For Amendments To Electoral Act....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for revisions to the Electoral Act of 2022. Speaking at a two-day retreat organized for senators by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in Akwa Ibom State, Jega pointed out that while Nigeria’s electoral law represents a significant improvement, it still contains ambiguities that require further clarification and strengthening.
Jega emphasized the need for amendments to make electronic result transmission mandatory for the 2027 general elections, addressing concerns related to Section 64 of the Electoral Act. This amendment would make the transmission of election results compulsory, including uploading polling unit level results and result sheets used in the collation process.
In addition, he proposed that the president should no longer have the power to appoint the chairman and National Commissioners of INEC, aiming to depoliticize the commission.
Jega suggested a review of the law to ensure that all election-related cases are resolved and judgments made before the date of swearing-in. Furthermore, he called for the introduction of early voting for eligible voters on election duty and advocated for diaspora voting, especially for presidential elections.
To enhance women’s inclusion in politics, Jega recommended a 35% representation of women in elective positions in parliament and political parties’ candidate lists. He also suggested proscribing cross-carpeting by elected officials at both the national and state levels and empowering INEC to promptly fill vacancies resulting from such actions.
Jega concluded by proposing stringent conditions for candidate withdrawal and replacement to prevent abuse, allowing candidates outside political parties and tax-paying citizens to file suits against candidates providing false information to INEC. Additionally, he called for the restructuring of the process of appointments to INEC, minimizing presidential involvement in appointments, and ensuring a more transparent, non-partisan, and stakeholder-engaged approach.
These proposed amendments aim to further enhance the transparency, integrity, and inclusivity of Nigeria’s electoral system.
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COURTROOM CHAOS: Security Scramble As Enraged Mob Brutally Attacks Chidimma Adetshina Outside South African Courthouse!.
Security personnel had to step in following a hostile incident involving Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, outside the Cape Town Regional Court in South Africa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Court Proceedings: Adetshina appeared in court for ongoing hearings related to a legal challenge brought by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, which alleges that she lacks valid immigration status.
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The Incident: According to viral footage, the beauty queen was shoved and harassed by chanting onlookers as she exited the courthouse before security intervened to clear a path.
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Legal Stance: Adetshina maintains that she was born in South Africa and is actively contesting the deportation attempts through legal channels.
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Former North-West National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Jafar Ibrahim Sani, has called upon Northern elders and political leaders to advocate for strict adherence to due process regarding the legal situation facing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call for Solidarity: In a statement titled “El-Rufai, The North, Our Elders and the Test of Loyalty,” Sani criticized political stakeholders who abandon their associates during times of adversity, emphasizing that true loyalty is tested when challenges arise.
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Emphasis on Fairness: While acknowledging that opinions on El-Rufai’s public life vary, Sani maintained that personal or political disagreements should not compromise the pursuit of fairness and the rule of law.
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Pursuit of Justice: He urged stakeholders to support a legal process that ensures transparency, noting that a fair trial should ultimately follow whatever outcome the courts lawfully determine.
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TACTICAL TAKEOVER: US Military Lands In Bauchi To Launch High-Stakes Drone Training For Nigerian Troops!.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced a collaborative military training initiative with Nigerian forces in Bauchi State, designed to enhance security cooperation, combat readiness, and bilateral relations between the two nations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Scope of Training: According to an AFRICOM report, the program covers several key areas chosen by Nigerian leadership, including small-unit tactics, weapons familiarization, explosive ordnance disposal, water treatment and testing, camouflage techniques, and Combat Lifesaver/Tactical Combat Casualty Care instruction.
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): The drone training drew significant focus, with U.S. intelligence personnel guiding members of the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces Regiment through both instructional sessions and hands-on operational practice.
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Strengthening Interoperability: Officials highlighted that the joint exercises extend beyond technical skill development, fostering vital working relationships and tactical cooperation at the foundational levels of both militaries.
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