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2023 Elections: INEC commences review of polling units in Nigeria

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Ahead of the 2023 general elections the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of a well-organized, conducive, and secured environment for voting as it is currently reviewing and expanding Polling Units across the country to give voters an exciting voting experience.

Speaking at a presentation to the joint committee on INEC and electoral matters, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu identified access to polling units as a major challenge militating against voter turnout during the election and emphasized the need to expand the access if a free, fair and credible election must be achieved in 2023.

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He said; “Between 1999 and 2019, a period of 20years voter turnout in Nigeria declined by 17%. So one election after another, the voter turnout keeps declining. In the last general election for the presidential and national assembly, for the presidential in particular, about 35% voter turn out whereas between 2000 and 2020 a period of 20 years, the voter turnout in Ghana increased by 17%. What did they get in Ghana right that we have not in Nigeria that theirs is on the upswing and ours is on the downswing?”

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who also spoke at the presentation, assured that the National Assembly would support the electoral body in achieving its goal by 2023.

He said; “Let me assure the chairman of INEC and indeed Nigerians that the National Assembly will support INEC fully, completely, and wholly in ensuring that we provide a better voting environment for our citizens, whatever it will take, we will do so because democracy is about participation by the people. In addition to creating more polling units, we need to also mobilize voters to go to those polling units to vote.”

The commission believes the challenge of low voter turnout can be curbed to the barest minimum if polling units can be decongested.

Yakubu said; “The right to vote cannot be exercised without a place to vote. This time around we decided to start 2years ahead of the next general election. The commission believes that converting the voting points, and voting point settlements into polling units offer the least controversial, timely, and inexpensive solution.”

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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