Tag: Card readers

#OndoDecides: INEC, APC planned to rig with malfunctioning card readers – Mimiko

Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) connived with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the Ondo governorship polls with malfunctioning card…

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#OndoDecides: Akeredolu, Oke raise concern over malfunctioning card readers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to resolve issues bothering on the malfunctioning of its card readers. In separate statements on Saturday, candidates of the All Progressives…

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#OndoDecides: Security agents watched as APC chieftain campaigned for Akeredolu – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused security agents of providing "security cover" for a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tunji Light-Ariyo, as he campaigned for the party's…

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#OndoDecides: Card readers malfunction at some polling units

The Ondo gubernatorial election has kicked off peacefully in most polling centres across the state. But according to Premium Times, the failure of card readers appear to be slowing down…

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#EdoDecides: ‘There are reports of stolen card readers and sporadic shooting’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole says even though the election has been peaceful so far he has received reports of card readers being stolen, as well as cases of sporadic…

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Edo Tracker: INEC withdraws card readers for reconfiguration ahead of election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it has started withdrawing its card readers for reconfiguration ahead of the Edo State governorship election on September 28. The commission's Assistant…

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Supreme Court explains rationale behind Rivers, Abia, Akwa Ibom rulings (READ)

Following the rulings of the Supreme Court on the governorship elections in Akwa Ibom, Abia, Ebonyi and Rivers states- heavy criticism emanated from various quarters as to why the apex…

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FRSC considers use of card readers to fish out fake licenses

by Ranti Joseph After all the opposition and negative reaction the card reader got during the just concluded elections, it still recorded success and has made FRSC wants to consider…

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Patience Jonathan missing, Card Reader works as GEJ got accredited (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun Unlike the Presidential and National Assembly elections of March 28, this time around, Card Readers worked while President Jonathan got his accreditation done. Earlier on Saturday, the…

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INEC says Card Readers will be used for governorship election

by Kolapo Olapoju Anyone worried about the non-usage of Card Readers in the governorship election, can now take a chill pill. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that…

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‘It’s a national embarrassment’ || Let’s just say PDP is not pleased with Card Reader issues

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described as "a huge embarrassment" the Card Reader issues experienced by President Goodluck Jonathan while getting accredited yesterday at his Otuoke Ward…

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#NoChill: APC still wants Card Readers used for elections on Sunday

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) insists that Card Readers should be used across the country for the extended Presidential and National Assembly elections on Sunday, March 29.…

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#NigeriaDecides: They tested all my fingers but it didn’t accept – Gov. Obiano laments

by Isi Esene The governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano has expressed his displeasure at the conduct of the presidential elections in his state. Obiano who spoke this evening…

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Update: Jonathan advises voters to remain patient as card reader malfunctions

by Isi Esene After a glitch getting himself accredited at the Otazi Plaground in his hometown of Otueke, Bayelsa State, President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to all voters around the…

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Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues

by Isi Esene After a gruelling wait, President Goodluck Jonathan was accredited at his hometown in Otueke, Bayelsa State. The President who was at his polling centre with a retinue…

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Opinion: Still undecided? Here’s what I’d like you to know about #Elections2015

by Eloho Omame Undecided isn’t good enough. Millions of us are counting on you. Please spend the next few days deciding whom you will vote for and be bold enough…

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Opinion: Let’s discuss the PVC and the Card Readers

by Adetayo Adegbemle Needless to say that the introduction of the Card Readers by INEC is a novel idea and that it would go a long way to make the…

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This may be the first GEJ supporter to approve Card Readers for election

by Ranti Joseph The Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, said there is nothing wrong with the use of electronic card readers for the forthcoming elections, provided the intention behind…

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“Nobody has asked me to resign” – Jega is not scared of losing his job

by Ranti Joseph The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Attahiru Jega, denied allegations that he is under pressure to resign. Jega on Monday said this at a town…

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“PDP has hired an Israeli to jam card readers” – APC makes a new allegation

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has uncovered a plot by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to render card…

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Err, is the ruling party dieting? || Okorocha says PDP has lost some weight

by Azubuike Azikiwe In this election season, a lot of metaphors, idioms and wordplay has been employed by politicians. The latest person to register his contribution is Rochas Okorocha, who…

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5 grudges Gov. Akpabio has against card readers, INEC

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has expressed its reservation towards the use of card readers for the March 28 and April 11 general elections. The governors…

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APC gives INEC thumbs up on card readers

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, March 9, congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its decision to use the card reader for the forthcoming…

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INEC’s Card Readers tested fine today but how well will it do on election day?

by Ranti Joseph Pre-election trial of the card reader devices by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) was held in some states on Saturday. There was a high turnout of registered…

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Test Card Readers before using them for elections – PDP insists

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has stated that it was not against the use of electronic card readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, during the…

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We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments

by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has informed the Senate that as a result of the security challenges bedeviling the nation, only…

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