Tag: House of Rep
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Reps want voter registration centres in 360 constituencies
Y The House of Representatives has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to locate a voter registration centre in all federal constituencies in Nigeria. There are 360 federal constituencies in the country. The House also urged INEC to extend the period for voter registration due to low turnout, stating that no voting centre should…
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BREAKING: Rep pass electoral bill amidst tension
Despite the reactions and protests by Nigerians, the House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, maintaining the controversial Clause 52(2) as presented. The clause empowers the Independent National Electoral Commission to determine where, when, and how voting and transmission of results will be done. Clause 52(2) reads, “Voting at an election and…