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...

BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL: LASG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL: LASG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION 


                                                                   The Lagos State Government has called on all people with shared language, togetherness and love in the world to embrace collaboration to enhance their creativity and cultural heritage at the ongoing second edition of Badagry International Films, Culture and Sports Festival.


Speaking at the event which commenced on Wednesday at the Badagry Theatre Hall in Badagry, the representative of the State Government and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Video and Censors Board, Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja Mrs. Agbaminoja stressed the unifying power of films, adding that people all over the world need to ignore artificial boundaries and welcome themselves with the spirit of brotherhood, camaraderie, inspiration and innovation that spurs exciting moments together. 


While welcoming and appreciating all dignitaries and participants at the event, especially the delegation from Porto-Novo in the Republic of Benin led by the First Deputy Mayor, Toukourou Rachadou, she said it is to inform our guests, especially those from the neighbouring country that Nigeria and Lagos State is open for collaboration and enhancing the cultural heritage between our Nations.


She commended the Initiator of the Badagry International Film Festival, Mr. Viyon Awhanse, for his doggedness in maintaining and promoting the festival, including the team and members of the Lagos State Sports Commission for their support. 


The event witnessed cultural entertainment from different troupes in the Badagry axis and Ghana.

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