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Edo INEC By-Election: 9 Parties Cleared Amid PVC Concerns
Edo INEC By-Election clears 9 political parties for August 16 poll, BVAS ready. INEC urges PVC collection as over 101k cards remain unclaimed
Edo INEC By-Election is set to feature nine political parties on August 16, 2025, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed its readiness to conduct a transparent vote in Edo State.
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The by-election will fill the Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency seats, vacated after Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa emerged as Governor and Deputy Governor in the 2024 governorship election.
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Edo, Professor Anugbum Onuoha, announced in Benin City that nine parties met the Commission’s guidelines by inviting INEC to monitor their primaries.
The cleared parties include the APC, PDP, NNPP, ZLP, ADC, and four others.
Initially, 14 parties expressed interest, but five failed to comply. Some didn’t notify INEC or blocked access to venues, disqualifying themselves.
Professor Onuoha assured that BVAS machines have been configured, and non-sensitive materials deployed. However, he raised concerns over 101,617 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from 719,504 registered voters across seven LGAs—an issue that could impact turnout.
Dismissing PDP’s call for his redeployment, Onuoha emphasized INEC’s tamper-proof structure, saying, “Even if you bring your brother, he can’t manipulate the system.”
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As the Edo INEC By-Election nears, stakeholders are urged to support a credible and fair democratic process.
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Governor Dauda Lawal Commends Senator Yari’s Appointment as President Tinubu’s Campaign Council DG
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the appointment of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing the decision as not only a good omen but also the right choice that will lead to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Governor Lawal expressed sincere gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing one of Zamfara’s own, who is a former Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, to lead the presidential campaign, noting that the appointment is a moment of pride for the state and will undoubtedly uplift the spirits and morale of all members of the All Progressives Congress while reinforcing their commitment to the party’s vision and objectives.
Governor Lawal further stated that with Senator Yari at the helm of the presidential campaign, the party is well positioned to convince voters and advance President Tinubu’s agenda, citing Yari’s leadership experience and organizational management skills as critical assets for the task ahead. Governor Lawal also congratulated former Zamfara Governors Ahmed Sani Yarima, Mahmuda Aliyu Shinkafi and Bello Matawalle for their appointments to vital roles within the Presidential Campaign Council, emphasizing that their experiences and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the success of the presidential campaign and further strengthen the party’s efforts as all stakeholders work towards ensuring President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
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