'Demands national attention - Jonathan decries Akpabio, APC govs' influence in Osun election

Off-cycle polls: Jonathan decries govs ‘show of force’

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Defence Minister, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), and senior lawyers have called for reforms to Nigeria’s approach to election security, particularly in the massive deployment of security personnel and political mobilisation witnessed during off-cycle elections. Their separate positions followed the August 15 Osun State governorship election, where over 15,000 police personnel Read More: https://punchng.com/…

'Demands national attention - Jonathan decries Akpabio, APC govs' influence in Osun election

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has condemned what he described as an emerging trend in political conduct, where governors and other political leaders from outside a state attempt to influence the outcome of off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the remark in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in […] ‘Demands national attention – Jonathan decries Akpabio, APC govs’ influenc…

StatePress NG: Jonathan warns governors, politicians against ‘Invading’ states during off-cycle elections

Jonathan warns against 'political invasion' of off-cycle elections after Osun poll

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for new standards of political conduct during Nigeria’s off-cycle elections, warning that the growing practice of influential politicians converging on states during governorship polls could undermine the country’s democracy. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Jonathan commended the peaceful conduct The post Jonathan warns against ‘political invasion’ of off-cycle elections after Osun…

Jonathan Calls for Election Conduct Review

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a review of political conduct during off-cycle elections, warning that the growing presence of senior political office holders and government officials at election venues could threaten democratic stability. Jonathan made the call in response to the recent Osun State governorship election, which he described as evidence that Nigeria can still conduct polls that strengthen public confiden…

This Must Be Stopped - Jonathan Faults Govs’ Invasion Of States During Off-Cycle Elections

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the recent trend of political leaders, including serving governors, converging in a state during off-cycle elections. He said... The post This Must Be Stopped – Jonathan Faults Govs’ Invasion Of States During Off-Cycle Elections appeared first on Naija News.