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CDD Reports Peaceful Ekiti Poll, Decries Vote-buying, BVAS Glitches

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago05 mins

The Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa (CDD-West Africa) says the Ekiti governorship election conducted on Saturday was generally peaceful, in spite of operational challenges, vote-buying allegations and procedural irregularities recorded in some polling units. The organisation stated this in a preliminary report issued through its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC) and signed by the Director…

Obi Challenges ECOWAS Over Silence On ‘Tech Glitches’ In West African Elections

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago03 mins

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has accused ECOWAS of inconsistency in its reaction to threats against democracy in West Africa, saying the bloc appears vocal when soldiers intervene but muted when elections are disrupted by technological failures. Writing on X on Sunday, Obi said the events in Guinea-Bissau — where authorities reported…