Politics
INEC Increases Registration Centres In Delta
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has increased the number of registration centres in Delta State from 27 to 73 to stimulate the process of the Continuous Voters Registration exercise.
The Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Monday Udoh-Tom, disclosed this during the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency town hall meeting at the Oshimili North Local Government secretariat complex annex in Ibusa.
He said 188,000 people had completed the online aspect of the exercise out of over 400,000 applicants.
He said the poor performance of the CVR exercise less than five months to the end of the process was against the initial projection of increasing the state voting strength by 1.5 million eligible voters.
He pointed out that with 5,624 polling units, using the benchmark of 750 registered voters per polling unit, the voting strength of the state should be in the region of 4.3 million.
He said: “INEC is doing the best under the situation, and we have a lot of centres. All we are asking is people should make efforts to go out and make use of what we have now. When we go to Abuja, we will make recommendation that we need more machines.
The member representing Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency in the House of Representatives and Minority Leader of the House, Mr Ndudi Elumelu, called for further devolution of the CVR centres to ease the process of registration for the masses.
While the state Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Mr Oke Idawene, blamed political leaders for the poor performance, the Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Aniocha South, Mr Norbert Akachukwu, suggested the rotation of CVR centre among voting units to address the problem.
Members of civil society organisations, women and youth groups, the clergy and security agencies attended the meeting.
Earlier at the palace of the Obuzor of Igbuzor, Obi Louis Nwoboshi, the traditional ruler commended INEC for the introduction of Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System,B-VAS, and other innovations which he noted would strengthen the electoral process in the country.
Politics
Alleged Coup: Protests Rock N’Assembly As Detained Officers’ Children, Wives Demand Justice
Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot yesterday staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly, demanding a speedy trial and the release of the accused officials.
The protesters who gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly complex, moved in a slow procession while clutching placards with inscriptions such as “Don’t Kill Our Daddies,” “Detention Without Trial is Injustice,” and “Six Months of Torture: Enough Is Enough.”
Amid tears and trembling voices, the children appealed for justice and access to their detained fathers, many of whom they said they had not seen for months.
The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja attended by no fewer than 20 wives and several children of the detained officers, including a two-month-old baby.
The families were accompanied by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju and activist Omoyele Sowore.
At the briefing, the families lamented that the officers had been held for over 160 days without trial or contact with their relatives, describing the situation as a violation of their fundamental rights.
Speaking on behalf of the families, Memuna Bashiru said the prolonged detention had thrown their households into uncertainty and emotional distress, noting that while allegations had been widely publicised, families remained in the dark about the fate of their loved ones.
The arrest of the indicted officers was first announced on October 4, 2025, by the then Director of Defense Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who disclosed that 16 officers were taken into custody for alleged breaches of military regulations and acts of indiscipline.
However, an interim investigation later suggested the existence of a clandestine network of officers, allegedly coordinated by a senior Army officer, which had begun preliminary planning for a coup.
According to the report, the alleged plot involved surveillance of key national assets, including the Presidential Villa, Armed Forces Complex, Niger Barracks in Abuja, and major international airports, with October 25, 2025, cited as the planned date for the operation.
Those reportedly in custody include Brig Gen M. A. Sadiq, Col M. A. Maaji, Lt Col S. Bappah, Lt Col A. A. Hayatu, Lt Col P. Dangnap, Lt Col M. Almakura, Maj A. J. Ibrahim, Maj M. M. Jiddah, Maj M. A. Usman, Maj D. Yusuf, Capt I. Bello, Capt A. A. Yusuf, Lt S. S. Felix, Lt Cdr D. B. Abdullahi, Sqn Ldr S. B. Adamu and Maj I. Dauda.
The alleged plot, according to findings, targeted senior government officials, including President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said the exercise would take place in all wards and designated centres nationwide.
He called on existing members to update their records, while encouraging new entrants to join the party through the digital platform.
“As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family,” Mr Morka said.
According to him, eligibility for registration is limited to individuals aged 18 and above who possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
The party said the initiative is part of efforts to modernise its operations by transitioning to a digital database that would enhance record accuracy and accessibility.
Mr Morka noted that the e-registration would “digitise the party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, and enhance efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions.”
He added that the move is also aimed at promoting internal democracy within the party and strengthening its commitment to democratic innovation.
The APC had previously introduced electronic registration as part of broader reforms to streamline its membership system and improve organisational efficiency.
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