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Somaliland NEC Releases Interim Results of November 13 Elections

@SLNECHQ of #Somaliland releases interim results of the Nov 13 dual election. #WADDANI, #KAAH, & #KULMIYE secure national party status. @Abdirahmanirro declared winner of the presidential election with 63.92% of the vote. #SomalilandElections2024

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The National Electoral Commission of Easway - Explained

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The evaluation and analysis of the elections held in Somaliland on 13 Nov 2024

A meeting to discuss the elections held in Somaliland on 13 Nov 2024, which have drawn the attention of the international community and the region to Somaliland, has been concluded in Boorama, the capital of Awdal region. The meeting aimed at reviewing the elections organized by the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC), was held today at the Safari Hotel in Borama. According to a brief…

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Somaliland’s opposition leader Abdullahi wins presidential election

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, Somaliland’s opposition leader, was elected president of the breakaway region of Somalia, local media reported on Tuesday.

Abdullahi, also known as Irro, of the Waddani party won nearly 64 per cent of the vote, beating incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, Somaliland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) said on Tuesday, according to local media.

The opposition party campaigned on a platform of democratic reforms and social cohesion. They promised to turn around the economy and address youth unemployment.

President Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye party, seeking a second term after seven years in power, came second with just over 30 per cent. During his rule, he pushed for international recognition of Somaliland.

The election was held on November 13 under international observation. Some European diplomats made careless judgements when commenting on the vote, for which, for example, the Danish ambassador was summoned to the Somali Foreign Ministry for an explanation.

Elections have been postponed twice since 2022 due to lack of funding and other reasons. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991 amidst the eruption of conflict, has maintained its own government, currency and security structures despite the lack of international recognition. Over the years, the region has developed a stable political environment in stark contrast to Somalia’s security challenges.

Somaliland’s latest agreement with neighbouring Ethiopia, giving it access to the Indian Ocean in exchange for recognition, has caused political tensions with Somalia, which accuses Ethiopia of undermining its territorial integrity.

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Humphrey Nwosu Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Death

Humphrey Nwosu (2 October 1941 – October 2024) was a notable Nigerian academic and civil servant recognized for his significant role in Nigeria’s electoral history as the chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Appointed by President Ibrahim Babangida, he held this position from 1989 to 1993 and was pivotal in conducting the historic 12 June 1993 election. Humphrey Nwosu…

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Humphrey Nwosu, ex-NEC Chairman Who Oversaw June 12 Election, Dies at 82 Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), has passed away at the age of 82. He died in a Virginia hospital in the United States on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born on October 2, 1941, Nwosu served as the chairman of NEC, which is now known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), from 1989 to 1993. He is best remembered for overseeing the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely considered Nigeria’s most credible election to date. Under his leadership, the election saw Chief Moshood Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) win against Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention (NRC). Despite being ordered to halt the announcement of the election results by the Ibrahim Babangida-led military government, Nwosu defied the directive and announced most of the results before the election was annulled. His tenure as the electoral chief remains a defining moment in Nigeria’s political history, as the June 12 election is still regarded as a pivotal point in the country’s democratic journey. Stay informed with Ejes Gist News – Your Source for Credible News in Nigeria Now.

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2027: Labour Party’s presidential ticket no longer reserved for Peter Obi — Abure

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), has thrown open the contest for all of its tickets for the 2027 general elections. This was sequel to its decision to nullify a resolution taken at the party’s national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024. The party had announced that its 2027 Presidential ticket and that of the Abia State Governorship, have been reserved for Mr. Peter Obi, and Alex Otti, respectively. The LP NEC meeting which was chaired by the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, resolved to jettison the arrangement at a meeting, in Abuja, yesterday. NEC also disowned the Senator Nanedi Usman-led 29 member Interim Committee set up to steer the affairs of the party for 90 days. The NEC resolution read in part: “NEC in session also reviewed the decision of the National Convention to reserve its Presidential and Governorship tickets for Peter Gregory Obi and Alex Otti respectively. “Consequently, all tickets of the party from Presidency to the House of assemblies are open to all qualified Nigerians. “The NEC in session after reviewing the purported Stakeholders meeting held in Umuaiha Abia State condemned the conveners of the meetings and thereafter disassociate itself from the outcome of the so-called stakeholders meeting in Umuaiha Abia State, where the National Working Committee, the National Executive Council, State Council, Local Government and Ward Executives of the party were purportedly dissolved and a so-called Caretaker Committee was set up. “The NEC in session note that the Governor of Abia State His Excellency Alex Otti who convened the meeting do not have the power within the Party’s Constitution as provided in Article 14 (4) (B) gives power to call meetings only to the National Secretary with the approval of National Chairman. “NEC in session further reiterate that Governor of Abia State do not even have the power to call his Ward Executive meeting without the approval and the consent of his Ward Chairman. “The meeting contravenes the provisions of Section 82 (1) (2) (a) of the Electoral Act 2022 which provides as follows: “82 (1) Every registered political party shall give the Commission at least 21 days’ notice of any Convention, Congress, Conference or meeting convened for the purpose of ‘merger’ and electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates for any of the elective offices specified under this Act. “(2) The Commission may, with or without prior notice to the political party attend and observe any convention, congress, conference or meeting which is convened by a political party for the purpose of – (a) electing members of its executive committees or other governing bodies “Article 17 of the Labour Party Constitution provides how members of the National Working Committee, State Executive Committee and all other officials of the party can be removed, For the avoidance of doubt, Article 17 of our Party Constitution provides as follows; “I. The National Chairman of the Party may be suspended or removed from office on a vote of No Confidence passed by at last two-thirds majority at a National Convention convened solely for the consideration only of such motion. “II. Any other National officer(s) of the Party may be removed by 2/3 majority of votes cast by members at a Convention or National Executives Council. “III. The State Officer(s) may be removed by 2/3 majority of votes by the State Congress. IV. The Local Government Officer(s) may be removed by 2/3 majority of votes cast by the LGA Congress. The LP NEC equally condemned in strong terms the conveners of the meeting in Abia State whom they alleged dwelt in illegality. It also threatened to take disciplinary action against them. While dissociating itself from the conveners as well as the outcome of the meeting, the NEC in session declared that there is no vacuum in the leadership of the Party. It noted that the national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024, was convened in accordance with laid down regulations as such the tenure of elected members of the National Working Committee The Party has conducted its National is still valid and that a court of competent jurisdiction has upheld it. The party urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to desist from promoting illegality by claiming that Abure’s tenure had expired. The  NEC Meeting was attended by members of the National Working Committee, National officers of the party, State Chairmen and Secretaries, Stakeholders of the party and other co-opted members of the National Executive Council provided by Article 13 (A) of the Party Constitution. The resolutions were signed and made public by the party’s National Chairman and Secretary, Julius Abure ​​​​​and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim respectively. Read the full article

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LIBERIA’S ELECTORAL UMPIRE LAUDS NIGERIA, HONOURS INEC CHAIR YAKUBU

Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has expressed gratitude to Nigeria and paid tribute to Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Nigeria, for supporting electoral processes and the consolidation of democracy in Liberia. Speaking at the dedication of an Information and Technology (IT) Workspace for NEC staff in Monrovia, officiated by…

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DI Redeploys Observation Mission for the October 20 Rerun in Liberia's Nimba District 4 for the 2023 Presidential and General Elections

By: DI's Elections and Democracy Activity Team

Democracy International (DI) announced today that it is re-deploying its specialized observation mission by sending three of its observers to witness the re-run in Beo Lontuo, Nimba County District 4 for the 2023 General Elections for the President, Senate, and House of Representatives in Liberia. Liberians voted on October 10, 2023. The National Elections Commission announced that elections are being re-run at two polling places in this location because two ballot boxes were stolen and destroyed by members of the public, and other boxes were damaged during the incident. This mission follows that deployed by DI on October 10, 2023, with 25 observers to six counties (Bomi, Bong, Grand Cape Mount, Margibi, Montserrado, and Nimba) in 19 of the country’s 73 electoral districts.

In its October 14, 2023, preliminary statement following Election Day, DI commended the Liberian people for their high turn-out, reported by the NEC on October 18, 2023, to be 78.8% with most, but not all, tallies complete. With 1,833,189 valid votes out of 1,947,786 cast tallied thus far, DI notes the 5.88% rate of invalid ballots (114,597) is similar to the African average and past Liberian elections. Given the challenges of running elections in Liberia and doing so independently for the first time since the civil wars, the NEC and the Liberian electorate have reason to feel proud of the process thus far.

DI again congratulates the National Elections Commission and the NEC poll workers for their professional delivery of these elections, despite the many challenges of doing so. DI trusts that the Beo Lontuo re-run elections will continue the national experience of a predominantly peaceful election.

The mission continues to demonstrate international support for the Liberian people in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The mission also contributes to DI’s ongoing work in Liberia, including with the National Elections Commission and the Election Coordinating Committee, a leading Liberian election observation group. DI works closely with Liberian organizations to encourage greater participation of marginalized groups, including women and youth, and deliver voter education nationwide. DI is organizing this mission in accordance with the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation, declared at the United Nations in 2005.

The Elections and Democracy Activity is a five-year, USAID-funded project designed to help Liberia overcome challenges facing its developing democracy by fostering inclusive, sustainable, democratic political development. Implemented by DI, EDA is cultivating a new cadre of accountable, diverse, inclusive leaders in Liberia to govern in the interest of their constituents as well as active, knowledgeable citizens that demand accountability. EDA works with the Government of Liberia and civil society organizations to achieve this through three interrelated objectives:

Increase leadership of marginalized groups in political processes,

Improve civic knowledge and sense of civic duty,

Advance self-reliance of the National Election Commission and civil society organizations to independently manage and observe all stages of the electoral cycle.

Democracy International provides analytical services, technical assistance, and project implementation for democracy and governance programs worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, DI has worked in 80 countries and has conducted election observation missions and election assistance programs in Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Haiti, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ghana, Kenya, Indonesia, Mozambique, Pakistan, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tunisia, among other places. Democracy International is a signatory to the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Election Observers.

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NEC Completes Vote Counting in 4 Regions of Somaliland

UPDATE: #Somaliland's @SLNECHQ has completed vote-counting in 4 regions: #Sanaag, #Sool, #Sahel & #Awdal. Final national election results are expected on Nov 21, 2024, after thorough verification. #SomalilandElections2024 #DemocracyInAction

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Liberia Elections 2023: Democracy in Action

  A Nation's Democratic Exercise

Liberia, a nation steeped in history, is set to embark on a significant democratic journey this Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Over 2.4 million voters, with an equal gender balance, will cast their ballots to elect not only their President but also fifteen Senators and seventy-three members of the House of Representatives. In this diverse electoral landscape, 1,025 candidates, including 2 women, have been deemed eligible to vie for various positions, setting the stage for a momentous day in Liberian democracy.  

Casting Votes Across the Nation

With an extensive network of polling stations numbering 5,890, strategically spread across Liberia's 15 counties, citizens are gearing up to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Consequently, the elections hold the promise of being a true reflection of the nation's aspirations for a brighter future.   ECOWAS Observers on the Ground In the early hours of the day, a distinguished delegation led by Prof. Attahiru JEGA, head of the Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) deployed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made their presence felt. Accompanied by key figures such as Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, and H.E. Ambassador Josephine NKRUMA, ECOWAS Resident Representative to Liberia, the delegation visited several voting centers and polling stations in Monrovia, the nation's capital. Their mission: to closely observe the opening and voting process of the elections.   On-the-Ground Assessment The ECOWAS delegation's journey took them to various polling stations, including Matilda Newport High School and William V.S Tubman Silver Jubilee Elem. & Jr. High School. They also visited situation rooms representing youth, women, civil society, and ECOWAS, where they received comprehensive briefings on the intricacies of voting operations.   Democracy in Action In the afternoon, Prof. Attahiru JEGA and his team ventured to polling stations such as the West Point Administrative Building, Police Station, Central Mosque Elementary School, Clara Town Central School, and Famina Islamic School, among others. What they found was a testament to the dedication of Liberian citizens, with a high voter turnout and individuals eagerly waiting to fulfill their civic duty.   A Call for Peace and Tolerance Assessing the day's events and scrutinizing the conduct of the elections based on reports from ECOWAS observation teams, Prof. Attahiru JEGA observed that the polls began promptly with no significant incidents reported. He commended the serene and well-organized atmosphere prevalent at the various voting centers. In his plea to Liberians, he encouraged them to sustain this spirit and enable the National Elections Commission (NEC) to effectively supervise the voting process. He underscored the paramount importance of fostering a climate of peace, tolerance, and consensus during this crucial period.  

International Observers Bear Witness

About 8,441 national and international observers have received accreditation from the National Electoral Commission, representing entities such as ECOWAS, the African Union (AU), the European Union, WANEP, Yiaga Africa, the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (RESEAO/ECONEC), and the Association of Women and Liberian Civil Society.  

Awaiting the ECOWAS Mission's Report

Following the compilation of reports from the 120 observers deployed by ECOWAS, Prof. Attahiru JEGA, the head of the ECOWAS Electoral Mission, is scheduled to hold a press conference. This will provide a comprehensive overview of the electoral process and its outcome, shedding light on this historic day for Liberia and its democratic future.   Sources: THX News & ECOWAS. Read the full article

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Somaliland: NEC officials meet all presidential contenders

By M.A. Egge Officials of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of the Republic of Somaliland led by Chairman Mr. Musa Hassan Yusuf, visited over the week H.E. President Musa Bihi Abdi at the Presidency, and also visited the newly elected President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro at his home. The National Electoral Commission of Somaliland and the president-elect exchanged views on the…

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Liberia Launches Investigation into Underage Voter Listings

The biometric voter registration was also marred by technical glitches ||ANN The Liberian electoral commission has initiated an investigation into incidents of underage voter registration and duplication of the voter register, which are in violation of the country’s electoral law. The National Elections Commission (NEC) uncovered these cases during an examination of the voter register following…

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Amaechi’s ally Eze reveals how Wike never won any election in Rivers

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chukwuemeka Eze, has dismissed Governor Nyesom Wike’s claim that he defeated his predecessor Rotimi Amaechi in the Rivers election. Eze, in a statement on Monday, told Wike that the victory of evil over good is always temporary, does not stand the heat of justice, and will be crushed eventually in accordance with the law. The politician said Wike has been bragging about the declaration of his candidates as winners of the March 18 governorship and assembly elections, “even when the process fell short of standard”. Eze alleged that “a team of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ad hoc staff, corrupt officers in the police and other security agencies took bribes in dollars, backed Wike and PDP to work against the people”. “Governor Wike has never won any election in Rivers State under any conducive electoral environment and cannot therefore claim to have defeated Amaechi and Rivers people.” Eze revealed it was Amaechi and ex-Governor Peter Odili “that imposed Wike as Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area against the plea and wishes” of the elders and indigenes. He said the former Minister of Transportation, “in his poor judgement”, got Wike elected as the Chairman of ObioAkpor and further influenced his election as the Chairman of Local Government Councils Chairmen in Nigeria. Eze said the 2015 election turned Rivers State “into Rivers of blood with hundreds of Rivers people sacrificing their lives because of the sole ambition of a single man”. The statement recalled Wike was sacked by the Tribunal, “but with the help of some powerful individuals in society, some men at the Supreme Court overturned and reinstated him as Governor”. “Wike connived with powers in Lagos and those in Rivers State to deny APC participation in 2019. So how can he in his right senses claim to have defeated anybody in an election the party wasn’t allowed to participate?” Eze said the APC adopted the African Action Congress, AAC, governorship candidate, Biokpomabo Awara, three days to the election, and while he was leading in “over 17 out of 23 LGAs”, INEC suspended result announcement. “That order to suspend, rewrite results and announce Wike winner was given by a powerful force in Aso Rock. That was how Wike managed to return in 2019. The election of 2023 was characterised by rigging, bribing of NEC officials, security agencies, intimidation, killing.” Read the full article

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PDP NEC meets May 4, may decide on zoning, primaries

PDP NEC meets May 4, may decide on zoning, primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is to hold its 96th National Executive Committee (NEC) on May 4. The party disclosed this in a notice issued by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, in Abuja on Saturday. Mr Anyanwu urged all members of the NEC to attend the meeting. He said the meeting would start by 2 p.m. and would hold at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The…

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SomalilandElections2021: NEC Urges Voter Turnout, Issues Ballot Guidelines

SomalilandElections2021: NEC Urges Voter Turnout, Issues Ballot Guidelines

Somalilandsun: Voting for your choice of Member of Parliament and Local Councillor is a right bestowed citizens by the Somaliland Constitution. This according to the national elections commission-NEC is an opportunity for electing leaders who will end up making important national decisions. To this effect the electoral body has urged all the over 1,200,000 voters it registered to turnout in-toto…