Tinubu appeals for calm, discipline in Saturday polls

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged voters, security agencies, and Independent National Electoral Commission officials to maintain calm and discipline during the upcoming Saturday polls.

In a statement ahead of the Saturday polls, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on all participants to ensure a peaceful process. He specifically addressed voters, members of security agencies, and officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), emphasizing the need for discipline among them.

The appeal comes as preparations continue for the elections scheduled for Saturday. Tinubu's message highlights the importance of orderly conduct to support the integrity of the voting process. No further details on the specific polls or additional context were provided in the available information.

This directive aims to foster a conducive environment for the exercise of democratic rights.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administers the oath to Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan during his swearing-in as INEC chairman in a formal ceremony.
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Tinubu swears in Amupitan as INEC chairman

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission. The ceremony took place on Thursday, with Tinubu charging the new leader to uphold integrity in elections. Amupitan pledged to restore voters' confidence in the electoral body.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has committed to ensuring votes count in upcoming elections in Osun State and the Federal Capital Territory. Resident Electoral Commissioners emphasized transparency and adherence to the rule of law during a recent strategic retreat. They highlighted preparations and challenges like vote-buying and voter apathy.

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that the era of killing and disenfranchising voters during elections is over, following peaceful by-elections in the state. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring an orderly process. However, major opposition parties were notably absent from the ballot papers.

Former senate president bukola saraki has said the prolonged crisis in the peoples democratic party will be resolved soon. The independent national electoral commission met with pdp factions ahead of fct polls. The turaki-led nwc will continue duties pending court ruling.

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Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike praised a court ruling that restrained the Peoples Democratic Party's preparations for its national convention, while the party vowed to appeal and proceed with the event. Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Abuja, Wike accused party leaders of undermining internal democracy. The PDP dismissed the judgment and instructed lawyers to challenge it immediately.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has amended its election timetable and fixed January 16, 2027, as the date for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has engaged 1,132 vehicles to support logistics for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory polls. INEC has issued a warning to transport unions involved in the delivery process against any lapses.

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