BREAKING: Court Issues Fresh Directive To INEC On Voter Registration
- A federal high court sitting in Abuja has told the INEC to resume voter registration with immediate effect
- The court also maintained that the registration by the constitution is supposed to end 90 days before the election
- Justice Inyang Ekwo of the federal high court ruled that the electoral body must not deny eligible Nigerians the right to have their voter's card before the 2023 poll
PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!
FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a fresh order from the federal high court in Abuja to resume continuous voter registration (CVR).
The court ruled that the exercise was supposed to last for 90 days before the 2023 general election would commence, The Cable reported.
Source: Facebook
When will voter registration begin again?
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the federal high court directed the electoral body not to deny eligible Nigerians the right to have the voter's card for the 2023 presidential election.
PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates!
The judge said that it is the constitutional duty of the commission to make adequate provisions for the exercise and comply with Nigerian laws.
The electoral umpire was dragged to court by one Anajat Salmat and 3 others in suit number FHCABJ/CS/1343/2022.
Latest about INEC, Voter Registration, Mahmoud Yakubu, 2023 Election
The plaintiff in the originating summons filed before the court maintained that INEC should not stop the CVR contrary to the stated provisions of the constitution.
They prayed that the court should order the electoral commission to continue with the exercise in accordance with the law of the country.
IGP reveals governors sponsoring violence against opponents in their states
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Inspector general of police, Usman Baba, has alleged that some governors are responsible for violence in the political rallies in their states.
According to Baba, 52 political violence cases have been recorded since the beginning of the 2023 presidential electioneering.
The police chief said the security forces would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught in the act of violence.
The IGP added that in the past, electoral violence during an election has always posed threats to the survival of democracy.
Source: Legit.ng
