This week’s on The Ballot, suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and House of Assembly members is sparking controversy. Yiaga Africa has strongly condemned the actions, stating that the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of democratically elected officials are unconstitutional....
Yiaga Africa strongly condemns the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by the President of Nigeria, particularly the unconstitutional suspension of the democratically elected Governor and members of the State House of Assembly. This action poses a serious threat to the...
This week’s edition of The Ballot brings you the latest developments in Nigeria’s political scene. A significant bill, sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua of Katsina Central, has passed its second reading in the Senate, proposing early voting for essential workers, such as election officials,...
This is a bill for an act to amend the Electoral Act No.13 2022, to provide for early voting at elections, including criteria for eligibility, procedure at the elections, and for related matters. The bill, sponsored by Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, senator representing Katsina. Download the...
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