Nigerian Electoral Commission Want More Powers
The Nigerian Electoral Commission has submitted a reform proposal seeking to increase its autonomy and to empower diaspora voting.
INEC is Nigeria's election commission.
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Nigeria:
Constitution Review - INEC Seeks Full Autonomy, Amendment to Electoral Act
This Day, 4 December 2012
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the National Assembly to grant it sweeping powers to enable the commission to be the sole authority on the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Parties Slam INEC's Bid for More Powers
Vanguard, 5 December 2012
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the country's leading opposition political parties were yesterday sharply divided over proposals for electoral reform submitted by the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Don't Interfere in Emergence of Party's Candidates., Momoh Cautions INEC
Leadership, 3 December 2012
Prince Tony Momoh , National Chairman, Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) on Monday cautioned INEC not to interfere in the selection of political party candidates. Read more »
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Nigeria:
INEC to Create More Reps Seats Before 2015
Daily Trust, 3 December 2012
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded plans to review Federal constituencies ahead of the 2015 elections, Commission Chairman Professor Attahiru Jega,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
INEC Is Not Fully Independent, Says Jega
Daily Trust, 2 December 2012
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega has said that the commission is not fully independent as envisaged by the report of Justice… Read more »
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Nigeria:
INEC Unveils Strategies for 2015 Polls
Daily Trust, 29 November 2012
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday in Abuja outlined strategies aimed at enhancing the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections. Read more »