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Civil Society Organizations on Sunday in Benin raised concern over the transparency of the ongoing results collation for the Edo governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

A joint statement by six civil society groups urged the security agencies to allow the media and observers full access to collation centres for transparency.

The statement was jointly signed by Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, Yiaga Africa, Kimpact Development Initiative, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, ElectHER and TAF Africa .

“We, the undersigned accredited civil society organizations, express concern over the transparency of the ongoing results collation for the 2024 Edo governorship election by INEC.

“Reports of disruptions at collation centers, including intimidation of INEC officials and attempts to collate results against electoral provisions, have raised credibility concerns about the process.

“INEC’s statement acknowledging reports of result mutilation and its commitment to investigate any proven violations is a step in the right direction but needs prompt action.

“We urge INEC to invoke Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 to review declarations where results were not voluntarily declared or violated electoral provisions.

“Security agencies must ensure non-interference in the collation process, allowing party agents, the media, and observers full access to maintain transparency and uphold electoral integrity, ” the statement said.

According to them, we emphasise the role of security agencies in safeguarding the election process, rather than undermining it, to preserve the credibility of the election outcome.

NAN

By Salisu Sani-Idris

Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa West) has reiterated his commitment to running an all-inclusive representation that prioritises inputs from all the stakeholders, including students’ unions.

Wadada, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, also holds the traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Keffi.

He said this on Thursday in a letter titled “Invitation To Conversation with Sen. Ahmed Wadada”, addressed to the leaders of the students’ unions in the state.

The lawmaker also affirmed his commitment to providing quality and progressive representation, championing lide-changing legislation, facilitating impactful initiatives and programmes for the betterment of his constituents.

Wadada emphasised his unwavering commitment to serving with integrity, transparency, and diligence, placing the needs and aspirations of the Nasarawa people at the front burner of his agenda.

The letter reads: ” On behalf of my esteemed constituents, I extend my warmest compliment to the President and executives of the Nasarawa State Students Association.

“This is in my quest to run an all-inclusive representation that prioritises inputs from all the stakeholders of which you are one.

” I kindly request your presence and your entire executive members as well as Presidents of tribal associations in Nasarawa State to the programme with the theme, ‘Students Conversation with Sen. Ahmed Wadada’.

“The programme is scheduled to be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Keffi Polo Ranch,” Wadada said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the transportation of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, ahead of the Sept. 21 Governorship election in Edo.

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The Tsauri ‘A’ Ward Executive Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced the suspension of the former National Secretary of party, Sen. Umar Tsauri.

The position of the committee was announced in a suspension letter signed by the Ward Chairman, Alhaji Danjume Abubakar.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a copy of the letter, which was addressed to Tsauri, was issued to journalists in Katsina on Sunday.

According to the ward executive committee, the decision was taken at the committee’s sitting of Sept. 14, pending the outcome of the disciplinary committee set-up to investigate him on a series of allegations.

Tsuari was accused of anti-party activities, unguarded utterances against the national leadership of the party, actions and associations capable of embarrassing and bringing the party to disrepute.

According to the them, the suspension is in line with provision of article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution which empowers ward party executives to take disciplinary action against erring members.

The committee further said: “We urge all members of our great party to remain committed to the principles of party’s discipline and loyalty.

“We must work together to build a strong and united party capable of winning elections and serving the interest of our people.”

Reacting to the suspension, the spokesman of the party in the state, Alhaji Lawal Audi-Yar’adua acknowledged the receipt of the suspension letter from the senator’s ward.

He disclosed that the party had set-up a committee to investigate the allegations levelled against the senator, saying that no matter the status of any member, the party would abide by the provisions of the constitution in dealing with its members.

Responding to his suspension, Tsauri said that the ward and state chapter of the party lack constitutional powers to suspend him as a former National Secretary, without following due process.

According to him, “I was not issued with any suspension letter, I only saw it going round on social media written to the party Chairman, Kurfi Local Government.

He explained that the party has its rules and regulations, “and before action is taken against any member, certain processes have to be followed.”

NAN recalls that PDP in Katsina State is devided into two factions, with one led by Tsauri and Dr Mustapha Inuwa, the former Atiku Abubakar’s Presidential Campaign Director.

While the other faction is being led by Sen. Lado Danmarke, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections.

NAN

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