INEC to cancel polling unit in Kwara over ballot box snatching

2023 Elections: INEC to cancel polling unit in Kwara over ballot box snatching

Malam Attahiru Madami, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kwara state, stated that the outcome of Polling Unit 10 in Tsaragi will be invalidated due to an incident of ballot box snatching by miscreants on Saturday.

2023 Elections: INEC to cancel polling unit in Kwara over ballot box snatching

Madami explained to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the decision to cancel the results aligns with the regulations governing the election process. He attributed the delay in the arrival of INEC officials and materials to certain parts of Ilorin West and subsequent disruption in the commencement of voting at the Registration Area Centre (RAC). “It took us up to 11a.m. before will finished the distribution of logistic and immediately I knew we are starting late. I extended the time of voting until the last person on queue voted”, he said According to the REC, ballot boxes were stolen from just one out of the 2,887 polling units in Kwara, indicating a low incidence of such incidents. Additionally, the commission did not utilize vehicles belonging to any of the political parties participating in the election to distribute materials, contrary to rumours.

Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

Lagos State Police Command has said that it would be investigating polling unit where voters were forced to vote candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin made the announcement while reacting to a video which captured the moment a political thug told voters who won’t vote for the ruling party at a polling unit in Fehintola Giwa Street Aguda, Surulere, to go home. The unidentified man was heard saying “If you no fit vote APC for here, go your house. Nobody force you come here. I go come look am, if I see you vote another party, you go enter wahala.” Hundeyin who reacted to the video averred that the threat is criminal and against the Electoral Act 2022. He wrote; “This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence.” This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence. https://t.co/Qpo6rsVwkd — SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) February 25, 2023

Tinubu’s campaign Director loses polling unit to Peter Obi

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Plateau State Governor and Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Simon Lalong, loses his polling unit to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Tinubu's campaign Director, Governor Lalong loses polling unit to Peter Obi

The Plateau state Governor voted at Polling Unit 015, Kurumbo ward B in Shendam Local Government Area. After the votes were counted yesterday, February 25, Sowan Paul, the INEC presiding officer in the unit, announced that Labour Presidential candidate, Peter Obi scored 104 votes, APC scored 88 votes and PDP scored 8 votes in the presidential election.

Tinubu's campaign Director, Governor Lalong loses polling unit to Peter Obi

However, the APC won the senatorial and House of Representatives election in the unit. Governor Lalong is contesting for the senatorial seat in the district on the platform of the APC.

Why I’m glad Chioma Akpotha experienced what she went through at her polling unit

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Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha jests about her colleague, Chioma Akpotha‘s experience at her Polling unit yesterday.

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Yesterday, while Chioma Akpotha was trying to cast her vote, her polling unit was invaded by political thugs, who attacked people and made away with ballot papers. She made a live video of her experience in tears. While many sympathized with Chioma, her colleague, Georgina reacted differently. In a rather lengthy post, Georgina insisted that she was glad that Chioma went through such an experience. According to her, the situation was a reminder of how she mocked others privately and minimized their sufferings. Furthermore, Chioma spoke of her Chioma tried to shut her up, while she shared videos of riots ongoing in different parts of the country during the 2019 elections. Nonetheless, Georgina wished Chioma safety and prays her vote counts. Chioma Akpotha Georgina wrote: “PLEASE READ THE WHOLE WRITE UP. I know many may wonder why I am posting this now or speaking about it now after four years. Well today’s situation was a reminder of how she mocked others privately and minimized their sufferings. But she felt the need to scream today because she was directly affected.
You do not only show bravery or compassion or empathy only when it affects you directly. So this is Chioma screaming at the top of her lungs 🫁 😂😂. I hope she is safe. I wish her well and I pray her vote counts.
That being said this same Person Chioma had the temerity 4 years ago to tell me that my post will create riots and that the election was safe and free. Meanwhile, Monalisa @monalisacode posted videos of people being killed in her hometown of Rivers State and was calling on security agents to intervene.
There were various videos of thugs attacking people and carting away ballot boxes. If you all remember vividly, one thug in Okota was almost killed by voters in Lagos when he tried snatching ballots.
While I was posting those updates, Chioma Chukwu felt the need to tell me to stop. That I have a brand to protect and that I should say the election was peaceful. She will never forget my responses to her and she unfollowed me and I blocked her as well. It is incumbent to end friendships with people who lack or sell their integrity and dignity for a few personal gains, I cut you off.
Many of our celebrities are compromised. They are all about their brands and stomach infrastructure.
Fast forward today, here she is shouting like a cow for her safety. And I bet the last four years have not favored her hence the change of heart.
I am glad she had this experience today but came out safe. I wish her well and I hope she learns from this experience that you can not be in bed with the devil and have the moral authority to call it out.
When you see injustice in society, Call it out. Don’t sugar quote it. Don’t only scream when it affects you directly. Scream when it affects others as well.
So Chioma I forgive your ineptitude of 4 years ago and I wish you well. Incase you can’t see this I hope someone delivers this message to you. Georgina Onuoha” See post below;

Pastor Paul Enenche heals voter with broken neck at polling unit (Video)

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Pastor Paul Enenche stirs reactions as he heals a female voter with a broken neck at his polling unit during the 2023 presidential and national assembly elections.

Pastor Paul Enenche

Amidst the ongoing elections across Nigeria on Saturday 25th of February, the preacher made a highlight at his polling centre where he miraculously healed a voter. Pastor Paul Enenche was seen praying on the lady’s neck while slowly bending it at different angles after which he asked her to remove the brace.

Pastor Paul Enenche heals voter with broken neck at polling unit (Video)

The healing of the voter stirred mixed reactions from netizens who praised the preacher while others ridiculed him for portraying a deceitful show. See some reactions below … omaa_official_ wrote, “And so? To show that God is everywhere. Please respect people’s religion. Just as you wouldn’t dare speak ill of an imam.” meliblackme noted, “Miracle no dey tire Jesus😂 make him tell us who go win😂😂😂😂.” tristan_aj added, “Even bible made us understand that if there is no signs and wonders people wouldn’t believe dere is GOD.” abis4yrs wrote, “Una no even sabi act. If nah true life story shey she no go happy ni. Make una dey wyn una sef nah.” sammielle_couture wrote, “Make all the pastors perform miracle make obi win abeg… We need a serious change in Nigeria…” Watch the video below …

Chioma Akpotha cries out following attack by thugs at polling unit

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Popular Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha and several other patriotic Nigerians at her polling unit resisted an attack from thugs in Lagos.

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The movie star took to her social media page to share live footage of the hair-raising scene. Apparently, voters were in line to thumb their preferred presidential candidates when some thugs stormed the location to disrupt the process.

However, Chioma and several others, despite being afraid, stood their grounds to ward off the attack. Voters could be seen running hither thither in a bid to avoid getting injured by the ruffians. Although, the whole affair was brought back to normalcy as security agencies arrived the location. Watch the video below:  

Falz breaks silence over alleged assault at polling unit

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It has been reported that the Nigerian artist, Folarin Falana, who is popularly known by his stage name Falz, was assaulted at his polling unit during the 2023 elections.

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Thugs reportedly attacked the singer and other voters in Ikate, Lagos, with Falz allegedly losing his phone as a result. Reports had it that the unknown individuals destroyed and scattered the ballot papers. A social media personality Pamilerin had claimed that Falz was assaulted, and his phone went missing following an attack by thugs at his polling unit. In a now-deleted tweet, he wrote: “FALZ and other voters have just been attacked and his phone has been stolen at Ikate Lekki. The ballot papers are being torn apart and scattered by the area boys there, they saw the support for Labour Party and couldn’t take it!! Emergency services needed right away!!! Update: Voters that live close by have gone back into their homes for safety, they are still seizing people’s phones.” Ikate Elegushi pic.twitter.com/QwVRPWj2kz — Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) February 25, 2023 Ikate Elegushi everyone @inecnigeria pic.twitter.com/2yzeGhaOP6 — Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) February 25, 2023 In a follow-up post, the singer confirmed his safety and repossession of his phone in an Instagram story post via his official page. “Thanks to everyone checking. I’m fine. Got my phone back as well! Still waiting to vote,” he noted.

2023 Elections: Falz breaks silence over alleged assault at polling unit

Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke wins polling unit

#OsunDecides: Davido's uncle, Ademola Adeleke wins polling unit

#OsunDecides: Davido's uncle, Ademola Adeleke wins polling unit

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ademola Adeleke, wins the ongoing governorship election in Osun State.
This comes hours after Davido called out the attention of the public to security officials forcing citizens to vote for opposition parties.
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Mr. Ademola Adeleke, who voted at Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde area of Ede North Local Government Area, polled 218 votes.
Davido’s uncle won with a wide margin with APC, while Gboyega Oyetola, had 195.
This is indeed a big win for the Adeleke’s, particularly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) assured them of a fair election despite reports of circumventing from opposition parties.