“This N800 billion plus sounds humongous, but when you calculate the average cost per voter, it is about $6, which is reasonable for a country such as Nigeria,” said INEC.
The case could not proceed due to the judge’s absence.
The Nigerian republic does not merely need judges learned in law; it needs judges incapable of being purchased by political vanity.
The commissioner urged political actors across parties to avoid inflammatory statements.
The African Democratic Congress has urged Nigerians to rise above tribal and religious sentiments when choosing leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
Earlier, some soldiers announced a sudden takeover of the government, accusing Mr Talon of mismanagement.
“I suggest amnesty for IPOB as it was with the former militants in the Niger Delta. This will calm nerves and deter further problems,” said Mr Chukwu.
The IGP said the security measure is to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible exercise.
INEC has extended the collection of PVCs to September 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on September 21.
This comes hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara swore in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 LGAs to replace the outgone chairmen.
