On Friday night, two persons were shot dead and about thirteen vehicles destroyed after some hoodlums attacked INEC office in Obot-Akara Local Government Council of Akwa Ibom State.

According to report, Those unknown thugs arrested by the police in Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state that involves in the act of setting ablaze of vehicles at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in the local council over the eve of the rescheduled presidential election.

After some various interrogation, the thugs therefore indicted two members of the State Executive Council and a member of the House of Assembly, as their sponsors. Though the alleged sponsors names were not disclosed.

The US State department has reacts to the postponement of Nigeria presidential General Elections.

According to the statements from the US Consulate General in Nigeria, Stuart Symington, however said that ‘US ecourages Nigerians to ensure Free, fair and credible election by supporting the INEC while it finalizes electoral preparations’.

He wrote ‘The U.S. Embassy fully supports the joint statement by the heads of the ECOWAS and other international election observation missions on the postponement of the February 16 Nigerian elections.

We join in encouraging all Nigerians to ensure a free, fair, peaceful, and credible election by supporting the Independent National Electoral Commission while it finalizes electoral preparations this week and by voting in peace together on February 23.

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Buses Meant to Convey the INEC Sensitive Materials Burnt Today By Hoodlums In Akwa Ibom.

Two persons were reportedly killed by unknown thugs over the violence that broke out at the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) office in Obot-Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

According to report, The incident which resulted in the burning of many vehicles was said to have occurred after some unknown  thugs invaded the office where party agents and supporters were waiting for the delivery of sensitive materials from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Some photos from the scene of the incident Below.

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) today allegedly saying that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to suspend the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu.

According to the Coalition spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere. who made the statement available to journalists said,”

The Presidency had mounted pressure on the Commission to conduct election today in states where there were no issues and postpone only the states with materials distribution issues.

“We are aware that he hurried back to Abuja today from his home state, Katsina, to sack the INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu. But this should be resisted by all well-meaning Nigerians and the international community.

“The sin of the INEC chairman is that he refused to conduct staggered elections that will allow the President and his men to manipulate the process.

Ugochinyere claimed that President buhari was planning to name a National Commissioner, Amina Zakari, as the Acting Chairman, citing her experience as the oldest and most experienced National Commissioner.

Ugochinyere said, “The President is planning to use the excuse of inability to hold election today (Saturday) as a reason for the imminent suspension.

A man who identified himself as Gaius was reportedly on Friday caught with INEC sensitive documents and result sheets that gave PDP victory ahead of Saturdays presidential and national assembly polls.

Mr. Gaius who was apprehended in Umuahia by the police, during interrogation identified his boss as Mr. Chinenye Nwaogu, the special assistant to governor Okezie Ikpeazu on youth and the focal person on N- Power in Abia state.

He further admitted saying, The governor was aware of my mission, knowing the implication of what i have done, if i don’t carry out the assignment sent to me to deliver the documents especially the result sheets to the INEC, My boss will be mad at me and will stop me from further enjoying the federal government N-Power grants that I have already been getting,

According to report, He is still at the moment being interrogated by the DSS office in Umuahia, to help gather for more information on those behind the move to manipulate and rig Saturdays election in Abia state.

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INEC releases statement and reasons for election postponement

A few hours ago, it was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the presidential and National Assembly elections, scheduled for Saturday have been postponed.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, states that the reason for postponement is cause of Operational and Logistics deficiencies

Buhari’s relative, Amina Zakari was confirmed to be the Chairman of Operation and Logistics

However there are more series of facts we need to know leading to this postponement, some of which will be stated below.

1. Fire incident at 3 INEC STATE Offices (Plateau, Abia and Anambra)

2. Stealing of ballot papers,

3. Arresting opposition figures.

4. Ballot papers for Niger East & Central where-about cannot be traced.

5. Planes carrying sensitive materials cannot land in designated airports due to weather conditions;

6.CBN overwhelmed by logistics.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the 2019 general elections,while the governorship and state houses of assembly elections will take place on March 9. INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, who made the announcement early this morning at 2:44am at the INEC headquarters,

The INEC chairman announcement confirms speculations that the electoral umpire would shift the polls after encountering challenges in the distribution of materials.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the general elections till next week, in less than five hours to the start of the polls.

He said, “Following a careful review of the implementation of its logistics and operational plan, and the determination to conduct free, fair, and credible elections, the commission came to the conclusion that proceeding with the elections as scheduled is no longer feasible.

“Consequently, the commission has decided to reschedule the Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, 23 February 2019

The presidential candidate of people’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar some hours ago from his twitter handle reacts to the unfortunate killings of innocent citizens in kaduna state,

He wrote, No one deserves to die over an election, whichever way it goes, we are bound by common heritage, I urge for calm and respect for all persuasions. It is my hope security to stepped up in hotspot areas. May the souls of the scores of lives lost in kaduna rest in peace.

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A Black Friday for Kaduna, 66 Innocent citizens killed and slaughtered in Kaduna State over presidential election eve.

At least 66 persons have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Maro Gida and Iri communities in Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna state,

According to report, the victims were 22 children and 12 women, while four wounded persons were rescued alive by security agencies.

The Governor of kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, Confirms that the incident area has been deployed with security agencies and also assures that some suspected victims who involves in the connection of the attack has been arrested.

Governor El-Rufai also pleads to the residents of the affected communities against retaliation attacks.

“The government are so much concerned about the unfortunate incident and urges the community, traditional and religious leaders in the affected area to encourage residents to avoid any reprisal attacks and to leave the matter in the hands of the security agencies.

“Residents of Kaduna state are told to remain calm without violence and to allow the elections to be held in a peaceful atmospher

The former vice President of Nigeria and also the presidential candidate of people’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar Earlier today received a call from US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, to reaffirm the commitment of the international communities to ensure free and fair elections in Nigeria.

Atiku wrote, Earlier today I received a call from US Secretary of State, @SecPompeo, who reaffirmed the international community’s commitment to free and fair elections in Nigeria.

Wishing you all a peaceful elections, wherever you are. God bless Nigeria.

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Before tomorrow election, You can now check your polling unit online and confirm if you’re a REGISTERED VOTER! Click link below. It’s Innovative.

To check your polling unit online visit http://www.gotomypu.com

To check if you are a registered voter, Simply select your:

1.) State
2.) Surname and
3.) Date of Birth

https://voters.inecnigeria.org

please check to confirm whether or not your details is captured in INEC data base, Thank you

Nigerian superstar musician David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido on a video asks Nigerians to come out, vote and Defend their Vote this Saturday. Meanwhile he also said that he will vote for Atiku Abubakar and  urge Nigerians to do the same.

He said “ As you guys may know, we have elections coming up this weekend, I want you guys to defend your votes, go out don’t let them intimidate you, As for me I am voting for Atiku and I believe you guys should do the same, Vote PDP, worldwide, we are coming to change everything, that their change na fake change.

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