Sentences with phrase «electoral commissioner»
An electoral commissioner is a person responsible for overseeing and managing elections. They ensure that elections are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the rules and regulations in place. Full definition
My colleagues will recall that on Thursday last week, precisely on the 23rd of November 2017, the senate committee on INEC presented to this chamber a report on the screening exercise regarding the resident electoral commissioner for states and in that report they recommended that the nominee from Zamfara state based on extensive consultation — my colleague from Zamfara north said the nominee be rejected based on the reason that he is a non-indigene,» Marafa said.
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He pointed out that irrespective of the resident electoral commissioner who conducts the rerun elections in the state, the APC candidates will continue to lose because the people understand that the APC can not deliver development projects.
BukolaSaraki also ensured that one of his sidekicks was posted as electoral commissioner to Anambra state for the 2007 elections.
Abiola stated that the resident electoral commissioner encouraged students to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and volunteer to work with the commission.
The Senate on Tuesday reached a resolution to reconsider Ahmed Mahmud, nominee for the position of resident electoral commissioner, representing Zamfara state on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
«I am telling you she is not qualified to be an electoral commissioner.
Speaking to newsmen, the resident electoral commissioner, Dr Nkwachukwu Orji, the materials were inspected by officials of the commission, representatives of political parties, and accredited election observers before the commencement of distribution.
On Saturday, he told reporters: «I acknowledge the electoral commissioner's declaration and congratulate Professor Mills,» Reuters news agency reported.
Experienced prison governors and officials, past and present bishops to prisons and chief inspectors, electoral commissioners, legal and constitutional experts and most other European governments believe people in prison should be able exercise their civic responsibility.
READ ALSO: 11 things to know about Supreme Court's submission on Abu Ramadan case Addressing a cross-section of party supporters at Asokwa during a campaign by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi, Kennedy Agyepong says the party would not accept defeat should the» incompetent» electoral commissioner» twists the election results» in favour of the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC).
«The people of Scotland face a historic decision and the referendum must take place in a way that is transparent, open to scrutiny, gives voters confidence and delivers a result accepted by all,» the electoral commissioner for Scotland, John McCormick, says.
Although he has not been an electoral commissioner before, there is recognition that his knowledge of interest in the area is amazing.»
The INEC boss expressed concern that five resident electoral commissioners would retire by March, bringing the total number of states without RECs to 33.