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JUST IN: INEC Finally Reacts To Presence Of Niger Republic Govs In Kano For Buhari’s Campaign
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the presence of some governors from Niger Republic ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally in Kano state did not violate any Nigerian law.
INEC said this while reacting to comments trailing the visit.
Two governors from the country — Issa Moussa of Zinder and Zakiri Umar of Maradi — were part of those who received the president in Kano.
The visit had triggered criticisms from Nigerians who alleged foreign interference in the electoral process.
Uche Secundus, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asked INEC to disqualify Buhari from the presidential election over the development.
“They came with monies and mercenaries to influence elections in Nigeria,” Secondus alleged on Thursday.
But in an interview with TheCable, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, INEC director of Voter Education and Publicity, said the governors’ presence in Kano does not violate the law “as far as I am aware”.
He said the law only prohibits foreigners’ direct involvement in the electoral process.
“They are not allowed to participate as either candidates or voters,” Osaze-Uzzi told TheCable on Saturday.
“But they can only observe the process. As far as I am concerned, their presence does not violate the constitution.”
He also said the commission has no powers to disqualify the president, adding that only the courts can.
“INEC has no power to disqualify any candidate,” he said in response to the PDP’s request.
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 10:49 pm
Boycott the election, and see the evil hidden in this country. you are here crying like Babies!.
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 4:20 pm
This contraption called Nigeria is rotten smelling
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 2:59 pm
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 2:54 pm
The direct involvement of foreigners from Niger and Chad in APC campaign at Kano is dangerous to our democracy. If the APC members did not say anything about this action, it therefore means something is wrong.
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 2:26 pm
They should take action not only reacts
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 1:12 pm
We know Nigeriens and Chadians votes use to swell the number of votes in the north
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 12:34 pm
https://youtu.be/0OKnNfB5fcY somebody should pls listen to this
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 12:14 pm
Fake country fake leaders
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 11:52 am
This Niger governors visit to Buhari in Kano is not a fake news. The national chairman of pdp said it yesterday at pdp rally at Enugu
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 11:49 am
BUT, US, UK AND EU VOICING OUT THEIR VIEWS OVER THIS EVIL ADMINISTRATION AND THEIR PLANNED ELECTION RIGGING IS EXTERNAL INFLUENCE?
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 11:48 am
Evil is happening in Nigeria day by day. All is to annihilate christians. Fulani Buhari has evil agenda for Christians in Nigeria. If you like believe it or not.
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 11:39 am
If Donald Trump joins PDP presidential rally and ask Nigerians to vote for Atiku, it will become direction involvement and external interference. For their mind.
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 11:00 am
Arrangement for importation of voters for Apc..10million.votes for Apc..
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 10:44 am
One Nigeria is fake
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 10:30 am
Let Atiku do the same, both of them are fulani Muslim from north, if buhari hire people from Chad Atiku should hire people from Mali as well.
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 10:15 am
eheee INEC what next? INEC weting una go do buhari?
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:44 am
Story! story!! story!!! APC and Buhari govt farce. US & EU have no right to interfere in our electoral and internal affairs as regard CJN removal. But Niger Republic government officials are free to come and campaign and help Buhari in his relection bid. These set of people need to be innoculated with cow brain so that can be more fraudulent & hypocritical. Are they not seeing what is happening to Trump?
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:36 am
EVEN NIGERIAN PRESIDENT FROM SUDAN……. NEW IG IS FROM CHAD…… HORROR NIGERIA
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:35 am
This country and her law. The INEC man the law prohibited direct involvement, I then wonder when they wore APC attire and were at the venue of the campaign, If that is not direct involvement. Nigeria is finished!
Anonymous
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Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:20 am
External influences… Not amongst our electoral rules n guidelines…
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:20 am
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Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:17 am
Una never see anything yet
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:15 am
Na una go dey sufferer am
Anonymous
February 2, 2019 at 9:14 am
Because of support today you people will destroy Nigeria abi