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Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa: We Have No Preferred Candidate – INEC Chairman, Yakubu (5602 Views)

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Loveth160: 12:20pm On Nov 10, 2023
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, has said the commission has no preferred candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo States.

Yakubu said INEC is not a political party; hence has no candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in the three states.

In a message on Friday, the INEC Chairman cautioned staff of the commission against interfering in Saturday’s election, stressing that electorates should be allowed to decide their governors.

Yakubu also said 5,169,692 Nigerians who collected their permanent voters’ cards (PVCs) are expected to vote.


He added that this is the first time in the country’s history that these elections are held on the same day and across three geo-political zones of the country.

He called on INEC officials, regular and ad-hoc, to demonstrate the highest level of patriotism and professionalism during the elections.

According to Yakubu: “As I said repeatedly, not least during my recent readiness assessment visits to the three States, INEC is not a political party and we have no candidate in the election.

“Our responsibility is to safeguard the process and ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates. The choice of who becomes the Governor of Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States is entirely in the hands of voters.

“Polling Unit results will be ed to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal. All election duty officials have been trained.

“Arrangements have been made for land and maritime transportation to enable us commence voting on schedule.


“In spite of the extremely difficult terrain and physical infrastructure in some locations, we are determined to ensure that our officials are there waiting for voters rather than the voters waiting for our arrival.”

https://.ng/2023/11/10/kogi-imo-bayelsa-were-not-political-party-have-no-preferred-candidate-inec-chairman-yakubu/

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freemanq(m): 12:32pm On Nov 10, 2023
Another lie from the pit of hell

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slivertongue: 12:34pm On Nov 10, 2023
trust INEC party at your peril

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Bobloco: 2:20pm On Nov 10, 2023
INEC got no preferred candidate but a preferred party

We know that already

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Mitsurugi(m): 11:02pm On Nov 10, 2023
This guy is a shameless fool

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Mitsurugi(m): 11:02pm On Nov 10, 2023
Bobloco:
INEC got no preferred candidate but a preferred party

We know that already


Apt

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omlueh(m): 11:03pm On Nov 10, 2023
Story To The gods.

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adesegun121(m): 11:04pm On Nov 10, 2023
Ok
stano2(m): 11:04pm On Nov 10, 2023
Do your usual selection tomorrow. We know you already

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BouquiLake: 11:05pm On Nov 10, 2023

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gentlesmithugo(m): 11:05pm On Nov 10, 2023
We understand mr.mugu.u can tell dat crap to ur fellow fools

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guru90: 11:06pm On Nov 10, 2023
s.t.u.p.i.d Man

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BouquiLake: 11:06pm On Nov 10, 2023
If you have one, will you tell us? cool shocked shocked shocked
Skillsnigeria: 11:07pm On Nov 10, 2023
Hmmm
TrustNone: 11:07pm On Nov 10, 2023
Doubting Thomases obidients won't believe you cos they must always wail

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CaptainFM1: 11:07pm On Nov 10, 2023
What is funny to me is that our Supreme court says "IREV is not mandatory". So they can still switch it off tomorrow and do magic again like they did on Feb 25.


I don't know why anyone still want to vote again in this country.

I certainly cannot vote in any election conducted by Prof. Mood again.

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tomax026: 11:07pm On Nov 10, 2023
WEREY MAN.....
AFTER RIGGING FOR APC IN LAST ELECTION.
WONT U RIG FOR THEM AGAIN ?

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TooMuchStuff: 11:10pm On Nov 10, 2023
yeye man

another useless Fulani crook . never known for anything common good for everyone in Nigeria 👍

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farouk2much(m): 11:10pm On Nov 10, 2023
Super story............... Tells this to your agric fouls if you have any..

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Aplaudez(m): 11:12pm On Nov 10, 2023
In my country it Is selection that Is being practice not election!

End.

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Lanre4uonly(m): 11:15pm On Nov 10, 2023
Ok, noted.
All the best to the good people of Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States as they go to the poll.
condralbedez: 11:15pm On Nov 10, 2023
grin
Yakubu has made the common Man to lose interest in exercising his franchise.
But surely posterity will judge him!!

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bluefilm: 11:19pm On Nov 10, 2023
Believe this; you'll believe anything
LAXconfidential(m): 11:20pm On Nov 10, 2023
Una don already write results
LAXconfidential(m): 11:21pm On Nov 10, 2023
CaptainFM1:
What is funny to me is that our Supreme court says "IREV is not mandatory". So they can still switch it off tomorrow and do magic again like they did on Feb 25.


I don't know why anyone still want to vote again in this country.

I certainly cannot vote in any election conducted by Prof. Mood again.
OKUCHI11(m): 11:23pm On Nov 10, 2023
I just tire for this country...who even send us to go get independence... see ordinary South Africa .. wey be our far junior for everything don dey us with edges... we still dey here dey talk about... whether we should do something the right way...

we are all useless
OgbeniOja1: 11:25pm On Nov 10, 2023
Super story

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