Tag: Election Integrity
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IEBC Dispatches Ballot Papers to 20 Electoral Areas Ahead of November 27 By-Elections
IEBC Advances Preparations for November 27 By-Elections The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has initiated a crucial phase in its election logistics by dispatching ballot papers and statutory forms to 20 electoral areas. This move is part of a broader plan to ensure a smooth voting process on November 27, when Kenyans will vote…
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Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years for Illicit Campaign Contributions Tied to Jho Low Case
Overview: A High-Profile Case Ends with a 14-Year Prison Sentence Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, best known as a member of the Fugees, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges related to illegal campaign contributions. The case, which links Michel to foreign money funneled through the notorious financier Jho…
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted: Allegations of Misusing FEMA Funds for Campaign Financing
Overview of the Indictment Democratic U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been charged in a federal indictment alleging the improper handling of federal emergency funds, including claims that millions of dollars were diverted to her congressional campaign account. The Department of Justice announced the indictment, marking a significant development in a case that centers…
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Kasipul by-election: Risk of disqualification over schedule
Overview The Kasipul Constituency by-election in Kenya is reaching a critical phase as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) evaluates whether candidates adhered to the agreed campaign schedule. Preliminary reports indicate potential sanctions if breaches are confirmed, underscoring the seriousness of campaign compliance in the by-election. What happened and what the rules require The…
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Pardoned ‘Fake Electors’ Figure Hopes Trump Extends Grace to Assault Charge
Background: The Trump pardon and the ‘fake electors’ scheme In the aftermath of the 2020 election, a number of individuals were involved in efforts to present alternate slates of electors in several states. The most high-profile action came to be known as the “fake electors” scheme, a plan that aimed to cast doubt on the…
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Anambra Election Criticism: Moghalu Claims Over-Policing and Widespread Vote Buying
Overview: Moghalu’s Assessment of the Anambra Governorship Poll George Moghalu, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Anambra, has publicly criticized the just-concluded election, arguing that it was overshadowed by over-policing and pervasive vote buying. Speaking to journalists at his residence in the company of the National Coordinator of the Obedie movement, Moghalu framed the vote…
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Anambra Election: Moghalu decries over-policing and vote buying
Overview: Moghalu’s post-election critique The Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra, George Moghalu, has condemned the recent gubernatorial poll as one that was excessively policed and plagued by vote buying. Speaking to reporters at his residence, Moghalu insisted that the election’s conduct did not reflect the will of the people and raised concerns about the…
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Disruptions at Anambra East Polls: Allegations of Vote Buying and Agents’ Interference
Rising Tensions as Anambra State Gubernatorial Election Commences As voters head to the polls in Anambra State for the gubernatorial election, reports from Anambra East indicate a worrying pattern of disruptions at several polling units. Election observers and residents describe tense scenes in areas such as Umeri and Unity, where party agents are accused of…
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Anambra East Poll Disruption: Agents clash over vote buying in Anambra East
Overview of the Situation As polling stations opened for the Anambra State gubernatorial election, reports emerged that party agents in parts of Anambra East were disrupting voting, citing irregularities linked to vote buying. The incidents occurred in key wards within Anambra East, with observers noting heightened tensions in Umeri and Unity areas. While the official…
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Anambra East Poll Disruption Over Vote Buying in Guber Election
Rising Tensions as Anambra Polls Open As the Anambra State gubernatorial election begins, reports are surfacing of disruptions at several polling units in Anambra East. Early accounts indicate that party agents have clashed with each other and with poll workers over allegations of vote buying and other irregularities. The situation is most perceptible in Umeri,…