Top Stories

Breaking! BREAKING! INEC Chairman Speaks On Postponing 2023 Election Over Scarcity Of Fuel,Naira

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday spoke on postponing the 2023 general elections due to the fuel and naira scarcity in Nigeria.

CityNews Nigeria gathered that Yakubu on Wednesday attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The weekly FEC meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Advertisement

Yakubu during the plan said the forthcoming general elections in the country will hold as planned.

Advertisement

There had been concerns about how the fuel and naira scarcity may affect the conduct of the forthcoming presidential and governorship elections on February 25 and March 11 respectively.

Advertisement

Yakubu in a chat with State House correspondents after briefing the FEC on preparations towards the elections and challenges said the fuel and naira scarcity has now been resolved following assurances by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele

He explained that all its accounts both national and state are held by the apex bank, and anticipates that the elections will not be delayed.

Advertisement

The INEC Chairman further stated that the commission has met with relevant stakeholders to address the challenge of petrol scarcity after interfacing with the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.

Advertisement

Yakubu also disclosed that the Commission is scheduled to brief the Council of State on Friday, February 10.

Advertisement
citynews

Recent Posts

Osimhen Refuses To Celebrate After Scoring Against Maduka Okoye

Nigerians steal show as Osimhen refuses to celebrate after scoring against Maduka The duo of…

4 hours ago

BREAKING: JAMB releases withheld 2024 UTME results

BREAKING: JAMB releases withheld 2024 UTME results

4 hours ago

“You forced yourself into my world with your juju, charm and witchcrafty” – Harrysong blows hot…

Popular Nigerian singer, Harrysong has threatened to expose an unidentified person for tearing down his world.…

4 hours ago

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 7th May 2024

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as…

4 hours ago

16 banking transactions exempted from CBN’s new cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday directed all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per…

4 hours ago

CBN directs banks to charge 0.5% Cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks in the country to…

4 hours ago