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Nigerian Commission Wants Polls Postponed

There are fears of a constitutional crisis in Nigeria as the election commission says it will not be ready for polls next January.
Vanguard

Professor Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC).

  • Nigeria:   Election Commission Seeks Polls Delay

    Vanguard, 20 September 2010

    INDEPENDENT National Electoral Commission, said, yesterday, that the time line for the compilation of voters' register as well as the elections proper was too short. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   2011 Polls - INEC Seeks More Time

    Leadership, 20 September 2010

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) egg-heads rose from a two-day retreat in Calabar, Cross River State, with a resolution to seek legal avenues for the extension… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Election Commission Sparks Fear of Polls Crisis

    This Day, 20 September 2010

    A major constitutional crisis is in the offing as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it may ask for an extension of time for the registration of voters… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Senate - Elections Must Hold in January

    Daily Trust, 20 September 2010

    The Senate said plans by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the 2011 general election is impossible as the Constitution and the Electoral Act 2010… Read more »

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