Electoral Act, 2022 has enhanced Nigeria’s electoral processes -Fagbemi

Lateef Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says the amendment of the Electoral Act, has enhanced Nigeria’s electoral processes and placed it among the best in the world.

Fagbemi stated this in a keynote lecture title, Nigeria: Within the compass of the 2023 General Elections, at a public lecture in honour of Muslim brothers who were recently elevated and sworn-in as SAN, in Abuja on Tuesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was organised by the FCT Chapter of Muslim Lawyers

Association of Nigeria (MULAN) at the Auditorium of the Abuja National Mosque.

He said that if all provisions of the electoral act, 2022 were implemented, Nigerians would enjoy the exercise of their franchise before and after the 2023 General Election and the country would be better for it.

” The technological advancement, especially the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines can be said to have taken Nigeria a step closer to a perfect election and indeed, better choice of leaders, if people exercise their franchise without prejudice or primordial consideration.

” BVAS is now like a gateway that interrogates a prospective electorate to determine whether such is eligible to vote since accreditation of voters is solely based on same unlike in the past where is a footprint of every voter and can actually be explained if the need arises.

” BVAS also shuts the door on the era of unexplained over voting and other issues related to inconsistencies in number of voters. Furthermore, with the electronic transmission of votes, challenges like ballot box snatching and interception of ballot box papers have been addressed,” he said.

The SAN also said that the act would ensure more sanity and transparency in the electoral process leading to the 2023 General Election.

” The compass of the 2023 election in the face of the electoral act, 2022 promises a good destination for Nigeria, or at least, a good start.

” However, Nigeria has never been short of good or appropriate laws. The enforcement and interpretation by the court are also issues that must be given the desired attention. Given that laws do not interpret or enforce themselves,” he said.(NAN)

Sen. Adeyemi says PDP, Atiku cause of Nigeria economic woes

From Yakubu Mustapha Minna

Senator representing Kogi West, Smart Adeyemi has blamed the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and its Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for the economic woes currently facing the nation.

He stated this while presenting donations to the Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello who is the Coordinator North Central Campaign Tinubu/Shetima

Renewal Hope 2023.

Senator Adeyemi who also held interactive session with non indigines berated the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for Nigeria’s economic challenges. Renewal Hope 2023.

Senator Adeyemi who also held interactive session with non indigines berated the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Emir of Dutse Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi is dead

From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi is dead.

Sunusi, died on Tuesday 31st January, 2023, after a brief illness.

The Jigawa state governor Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar confirmed this in a condolence statement issued to news men by his commissioner special duties Alhaji Auwal D Sankara.

The statement said, Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar expressed his condolences on the passing of Alhaji Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi, the Emir of Dutse.

The governor described the late Emir as a “true leader and a respected figure in the community, known for his wisdom, compassion, and dedication to the well-being of his people.”