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HFN To Hold Players’ and Technical Representatives Election on September 15

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced that elections to fill the positions of Players’ Representative and Technical Representative on its Board will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Velodrome of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. According to a statement signed by the Secretary General of the Federation, Mrs Monica Otumala, the electoral process, which will be strictly governed by the recently released guidelines by the National Sports Commission (NSC) for elections of the National Sports Federations will begin with accreditation of delegates at 8:30 a.m prompt to 10:00 a.m after which voting will begin immediately. Any delegate who fail to complete accreditation within the allotted time will not be allowed to participate. Mrs Otumala explained that the election for the Technical Representative will be decided by one referee and one coach from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while the Players’ Representative will be elected by one player from each state and the FCT. In a move to ensure the integrity and smooth running of the election, Mrs Otumala said that every voting delegate must present an official Nomination Letter duly signed and stamped by their respective State Sports Councils or Commissions. She warned that there will be a thorough verification process to authenticate the source of all nomination letters presented “Elections into the office of the technical representative shall involve ONE Referee and ONE Coach from the 37 affiliates of HFN that is 36 states and FCT while Athletes’ representative shall involve only one player per state and the FCT “Every delegate coming for the election must come along with a nomination letter duly signed and stamped from their state sports councils or sport commission to enable them vote. There will be verification of the letter to authenticate its source” Mrs Otumala said. Mrs Otumala revealed that Federation has fixed Thursday, September 11, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. as the deadline for the submission of completed nomination forms at its Secretariat inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The HFN Secretary General gave assurances that the elections will be conducted in line with its constitution while emphasizing the Federation’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the process.

NTTF Clarifies Conduct of Technical and Athletes Representatives Election

Fola Badmus1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) wishes to inform the general public and the table tennis community that the election of the Technical Representative and Athletes Representative to the NTTF Board was successfully conducted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The Board is aware of certain rumors being circulated by one of the contestants questioning the credibility of the process. “We categorically affirm that the election was conducted in full compliance with the approved NTTF Election Guidelines and in strict accordance with the Federation’s Constitution, which has been duly ratified by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). “All eligible voters participated in the process, and the election was free, fair, transparent, and devoid of any irregularities. The results reflect the genuine choice of the stakeholders, and the Federation stands firmly by the integrity of the process, The NTTF remains steadfast in its commitment to the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in all its operations. We call on all stakeholders to support the duly elected representatives in our shared mission to advance the growth and development of table tennis in Nigeria.

Vote Buying Allegedly Mars Onitsha North 1 By-Election

Fola Badmus1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

The Onitsha North 1 State Constituency by-election in Anambra State has been overshadowed by allegations of widespread vote buying, with the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused of openly distributing cash to sway voters. APGA is reportedly backing a candidate to succeed the late lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, while ADC is pushing for his widow, Mrs. Justina Azuka, to take over the seat. Despite being a relatively small election, the contest has drawn significant attention, with Governor Chukwuma Soludo said to be keen on proving his popularity ahead of the November governorship poll, while ADC’s support is boosted by Peter Obi’s influence. In Omagba and Osuma wards, party agents were allegedly seen handing out cash to voters. Reports suggest that APGA offered as much as ₦10,000 per voter, while ADC distributed ₦5,000. Witnesses described the exercise as open and brazen, with agents directly canvassing support at polling areas. Some observers insist the funds fueling the vote buying are being driven by the political heavyweights behind the parties, rather than the candidates themselves. While the election has so far been free of violence, the credibility of the process has come under scrutiny as financial inducement overshadows the ballot.

ECONEC to Use Nigeria’s 2023 Election Review as Benchmark for West Africa

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

By Kamal Yalwa: August 1, 2025 The ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) says the findings and recommendations from Nigeria’s 2023 general elections will serve as a benchmark for improving electoral processes across the West African subregion. Speaking during a post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission to Nigeria, ECONEC President and Chairperson of Liberia’s National Elections Commission, Mrs. Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, said the recommendations will help guide reforms in individual election management bodies (EMBs) in the region. “We anticipate that during our engagement, we may be able to understand the reasons behind some of the issues that emerged from the 2023 elections and how INEC was able to navigate and find solutions,” she stated during the delegation’s visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. Browne-Lansanah emphasized that ECONEC views the Nigerian experience as a learning opportunity for all member states. “We want to understand what happened, learn from your expertise in addressing the challenges, and apply those lessons to strengthen our own electoral systems.” She also expressed gratitude to INEC for its support to Liberia’s electoral commission, noting that Nigeria had provided essential materials and helped set up an ICT facility for her commission. “Through ECONEC’s principles and ideals, Nigeria responded to our needs. This mission is committed to learning,” she said. Responding, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu acknowledged ECOWAS’ role in deploying both short-term and long-term observation missions during Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. He noted that ECOWAS made 37 recommendations following the polls—13 of which were directed at INEC, while 24 were meant for other institutions including the National Assembly, the Nigeria Police Force, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). “The commission has reviewed all 13 recommendations requiring administrative action and has already implemented many of them,” Prof. Yakubu said, adding that other recommendations needing legislative changes are under review by the National Assembly. He noted that INEC had incorporated most of the suggestions into its own set of 142 recommendations for electoral reform, which were developed through broad consultations with stakeholders.

Supreme Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Election as Edo Governor

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State. The five-member panel, in a unanimous judgment, held that the appellant failed to prove allegations of non-compliance, as well as claim that Okpebholo did not win lawful votes cast during the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Justice Mohammed Garba Lawal, who read the lead judgment, stated that the Court of Appeal and the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal were in order in dismissing the case of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo, for lacking in merit. Details later…

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Edo Guber Election

Fola Badmus3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment till a later date in the appeal filed in relation to the dispute over the last governorship election held in Edo State. After taking arguments from lawyers to parties on Wednesday, a five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Garba, said the date for judgment would be communicated to them. The appeal was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the election held on September 21, 2024, Asue Ighodalo (SAN). Respondents in the appeal are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Okpebholo and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). While arguing the appeal, appellants’ lawyer, Ken Mozia (SAN) prayed the court to allow the appeal, set aside the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal and return Ighodalo as the winner of the election with the majority of lawful votes cast. Lawyers to the respondents prayed the court otherwise and sought a dismissal of the appeal.

Tribunal Ruling on Edo Governorship Election Sets Dangerous Precedent – Dr. Sam Amadi Warns

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has cautioned that the recent judgment by the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal could set a dangerous precedent, potentially reducing Nigeria’s 2027 elections to what he described as “farcical, impotent rituals.” Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Dr. Amadi criticized the Tribunal’s April 2 ruling, which upheld the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2024 Edo governorship election. He alleged that the judgment ignored overwhelming evidence of electoral malpractice. “If the judiciary allows the travesty that occurred in Edo State on September 21, 2024, to stand, we might as well forget about credible elections in 2027,” Amadi said. “Future elections risk becoming mere rituals — hollow processes used by the ruling elite to legitimize the unilateral appointment of political officeholders.” The former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) described the Tribunal’s decision as a judicial endorsement of what he called “an electoral coup” perpetrated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He accused INEC of manipulating election results and undermining the will of the electorate. Amadi argued that the tribunal failed to address clear violations of the Electoral Act, particularly Section 73(2), which requires the documentation of serial numbers of sensitive materials like ballot papers and result sheets prior to voting. He also criticized the tribunal’s dismissal of key evidence on technical grounds, despite what he termed “clear discrepancies” between the results uploaded to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV) and the final declared results. “In some polling units, the IReV platform showed the APC scored 31 votes, yet INEC declared 431 votes for the party using unsigned result sheets,” Amadi claimed. He further condemned the court’s failure to compel INEC to operate the BVAS machines in court, despite having ordered them to be presented as evidence. According to him, this failure unfairly shifted the burden of proof to the petitioners. “It was the court that ordered INEC to present the BVAS machines. So why didn’t the court ensure they were operated in its presence? Why should INEC’s non-compliance become the burden of those challenging the process?” he asked. “It’s a system that protects itself — punishing the victims of electoral malpractice while letting the perpetrators walk free.” Dr. Amadi emphasized that the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought remains non-partisan, with no vested interest in which candidate wins, but is committed to defending the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic processes. “This is not about PDP versus APC. It is about INEC versus the Nigerian people,” he stressed. “And now, it seems the judiciary has joined the ranks of those enabling democratic subversion.” He concluded by urging appellate courts to thoroughly review and overturn the tribunal’s verdict, warning that continued judicial leniency toward INEC’s failures would erode public trust in the electoral system.

EFCC monitors Ondo Governorship Election

Fola Badmus10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, November 16, filed out to monitor the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State. The monitoring exercise is aimed at checkmating vote buying and selling or other form of electoral offences. It is also meant to ensure utmost integrity of the electoral processes. Operatives are all over the state in line with the mandate of the Commission to prevent, investigate and prosecute all forms of economic and financial crimes.