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“I Am Very Disappointed” – Okonkwo Reveals Why INEC Should Reschedule 2027 Elections.
Politician and veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the timetable for the 2027 general elections and conduct all polls on the same day.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okonkwo expressed disappointment that INEC scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections separately from the governorship and state assembly elections. He argued that holding the elections two weeks apart would place unnecessary financial and logistical pressure on the country.
According to him, Nigeria lacks the resources to manage the heavy logistics required for staggered elections within such a short period. He also warned that prevailing security and economic challenges could discourage voters from returning to the polls for a second round, potentially increasing voter apathy.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain called on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to merge all elections into a single day. He maintained that nothing in the law prevents the commission from doing so, noting that its guidelines can be adjusted when necessary.
Okonkwo further argued that conducting the elections on one day would significantly reduce the proposed ₦873 billion budget for the exercise, possibly cutting it nearly in half.
INEC had earlier announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly polls are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
A fresh legal dispute has emerged in Kano State over the planned appointment of a Deputy Governor, as lawyers have filed a suit seeking to stop the State House of Assembly from screening Murtala Garo for the position.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Kwara State Government to reconsider its plan to file criminal charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and others over the 2018 Offa robbery incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of 632,788 results for candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on April 16.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the Board advised candidates to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration.
JAMB stated that candidates can currently only view their results, adding that printing of result slips will be activated later.
The Board also warned candidates against tampering with or falsifying result messages obtained through official channels, describing such actions as a serious criminal offence.
It revealed that enforcement measures are already underway, with some individuals arrested for alleged result manipulation using digital tools.
According to JAMB, further results will be released in batches as processing continues.
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