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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...

GOV. ODODO UPGRADES TER TIV OF KOGI STATE TO THIRD-CLASS CHIEF.(PHOTO).


 GOV. ODODO UPGRADES TER TIV OF KOGI STATE TO THIRD-CLASS CHIEF


19th October, 2024     


Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the upgrading of the Ter Tiv Kogi State, Chief Moses Vor, to third-class status in a move to strengthen the relationship between Kogi and Benue states.


This development was announced during a visit by stakeholders, youths, and women groups from the Tiv community to the Government House in Lokoja on Thursday.


Governor Ododo expressed appreciation for the Tiv community’s unwavering support and peaceful coexistence, acknowledging their impressive turnout during the last election in support of the All Progressives Congress. He pledged to appoint Tiv indigenes to his cabinet, fostering confidence that Kogi is home to all


The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aliyu Umar, praised the governor for granting the audience, emphasizing the Tiv people’s peaceful nature and contributions to the state’s socio-economic development. He advocated for equal opportunities for the Tiv community to participate in the state’s growth without fear or favor.


Chief Moses Vor, the Ter Tiv and Chairman Traditional Council of Tiv Kogi State, congratulated Governor Ododo on his supreme court victory and reassured him of their unwavering support.


Chief Vor commended the governor’s achievements, particularly the approval of a N72,500 minimum wage, making him the best-performing governor in the northern region.


The event culminated in the presentation of traditional Tiv attire to Governor Ododo by the Tiv people resident in Kogi State, symbolizing their appreciation and solidarity.


By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh

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