2027: INEC FACES CREDIBLE QUESTION AS AMUPITAN CONFIRMS DEAD PERSONS’ NAMES ON REGISTER. (PHOTO).

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 The credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voters’ register has come under intense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 general elections, following revelations by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan that names of deceased persons remain on the register. Amupitan disclosed that names of voters who died as far back as 15 years ago are still listed, a situation critics say could undermine the integrity of the 2027 polls and lead to significant financial waste through the printing of excess ballot papers and other election logistics. The INEC chairman made the revelation while receiving the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan announced that INEC has entered into a partnership with NIMC to deliver a credible voters’ register and transparent elections. He said INEC would leverage NIMC’s robust data archi...

10 KILLED, 48 INJURED IN AUTO CRASH ON ABUJA-KADUNA HIGHWAY- FRSC. (PHOTO).


 10 killed, 48 Injured In Auto Crash On Abuja-Kaduna Highway - FRSC


Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dauda Biu has cautioned trailers against conveying human beings on top of goods in their vehicles.


He also mandated Sector Commanders to strengthen enforcement and advocacy campaigns against the practice nationwide.


According to a statement by Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, the Corps Marshal was reacting to the avoidable road traffic crash that occurred on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on March 18, 2024, during which 10 were killed, 48 were injured in the traffic accident.


The statement said: “The crash which involved a DAF trailer occurred as a result of excessive speed, overloading and fatigue.


“This made the driver lose control of the wheels, thereby crashing into a ditch along the route.


A report from the crash also revealed that it occurred at exactly 1030HRS and involved a total of 172 people all male adults. Unfortunately, 10 victims were killed while 48 victims were rescued with injuries.


According to the statement, “On the strength of the rising spate of this bad road use behaviour, the Corps Marshal has directed commanding officers to commence with immediate effect, result oriented patrol operations, as well as organise adequate mobile court operations along critical corridors.


“At press time, FRSC rescue team has concluded evacuation of the injured victims to Saint Anthony and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua hospitals while the killed passengers were deposited at the morgue of the aforementioned hospitals as well.


“Efforts are still ongoing by FRSC operatives to follow up on the injured victims in the hospitals to ensure they receive necessary medical attention.”

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