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Electoral Commission announces toll-free number for complaints

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Madam Jean Mensah - EC Chairperson

In a historic move, the Electoral Commission (EC) has introduced a toll-free number, 0800-324-324, for citizens to report any voting-related issues.

The commission assured the public that dedicated officials are on standby to address concerns promptly.

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Earlier this morning, during its first election press conference, the EC confirmed that all election materials had been deployed to polling stations ahead of the election, with all officials present. They also revealed that all BVD machines at polling stations are functioning properly.

The 2024 general elections are currently underway across 276 constituencies in the country, with 18.8 million people expected to vote.

This year’s election features thirteen presidential candidates, nine of whom represent political parties and four are independent candidates.

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Of the 18.8 million voters, 459,291 (4%) represent the voter population. The electorate is evenly split, with 48% male voters and 52% female voters. Youth participation is significant, as they make up 55% of the voter population.

A total of 40,976 polling centres will be used for the 2024 elections, with 328 already utilised for the Special Voting exercises on December 2 and 5, 2024.

According to data from CODEO, the largest CSO monitoring the elections, 801 parliamentary candidates are vying for 276 seats, with 111 of them running as independents.

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Written by: Maame Adwoa A. Mensah

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BETTA EDU @40: A MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE THOUSANDS OF LIVES CHANGED AT BENUE

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A chorus of love and thanksgiving from Ichwa IDP Camp, Makurdi, Benue State, to a compassionate genuine lover of people, the vulnerable and down trodden, Dr. Betta Edu.

You could have chosen to throw a big party for the elite, the high and mighty where you belong in society, but you chose us; For this we are grateful

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Your 40th birthday at IDP camp in Benue state, brought for us 40 Educational scholarships to return our children to school, 40 of our Women have started new Business and can support their families through your grants, 40 Grinding machines, 40 Deep freezers and Generators, 40 sewing machines, 40 Hair dressing start up set, have set thousands of families on a pathway to prosperity again.

4000 wrappers for the elderly and widows have given them a sense of belonging, 40 cakes was like butter to our souls, everyone had a taste, 4000 bags of rice was distributed one per each house hold, even the food and drinks got to everyone; this is our testimony!

We heard you met 4,000 Grassroots women empowered to set the ball rolling for Door to door campaigns for President Tinubu and Governor Alia. We promise to go round all the camps and mobilize our votes for President Tinubu and Governor Alia who have worked tirelessly to bring peace, security and prosperity to Benue people.

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May this new decade bring greater grace, strength, and monumental achievements!
we wish your birthday was everyday

Big Thank you to our Daughter Dr Betta❤️

#BettaEduAt40

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