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Wednesday 18 February 2015

INEC chairman appears before the Senate to explain election postponement

INEC Chairman Prof. Jega appeared before the National Assembly this afternoon to explain why the election was postponed and also demonstrate how they would use card readers during the elections.

Speaking to members of the Senate, Prof Jega talked about politicians who are rumoured to have bought PVCs in some parts of Nigeria like in Ebonyi state where about 300 PVCs were stolen. He said that stealing PVCs is an exercise in futility as the cards would be useless during elections.

He said those who have stolen cards are only disenfranchising people as only those with credible PVC's would be accredited during the elections. Continue...


He said there are rumors that politicians are buying cards to reduce the strength of their oppositions at a particular place. He said the PVCs would last at least 10 years and can be used in future elections.

Prof Jega revealed that about 800,000 to 1 million PVCs are yet to be produced
“As I speak to you, 800, 000 to 1 million cards are yet to be produced. The collection rate has averaged 75.94 percent,” he said. 
‎He however promised that the PVCs would be produced before the March 28th date for the presidential elections.

Asked under what circumstance can a voter vote without PVC vote, he said under no circumstance. Prof Jega said it is only with a PVC that any one can vote because most people who have Temporary voters card carried out multiple voters registration.

Prof Jega said he cannot say whether the elections would hold on the new dates. He said there are things that are not under the electoral commission's control, one of which is security issues. He said the election postponement would give them time to train all their officials, particularly those who would handle the card reader.

On whether the card readers was clone-able, he said they can be cloned but that they cannot be cloned successfully to be used with the INEC PVCs. He said only accreditation detail information would be sent to the INEC server.

He said he cannot answer questions bordering on security and advised that the service chiefs be invited.

75 comments:

Unknown said...

The General Overseer of Complete in Christ Church based in U.K, Pastor Olugbenga Oladejo has just said, “Married Christians Who Let Their Wives Stay On Top During Intercourse Will End Up In Hell”

Linda Kindly Investigate this man's Brain Abeg, I Don't Understand Him at All..
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@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

He spoke like a Gentleman...

Unknown said...

Smart Guy!!!
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Anonymous said...

Is that so?! Ok, elections are coming, we shall see!

Unknown said...

If I hear say election May not hold on d new dates, I go carry cane follow una. Make una no try further nonsensical acts. Linda take note!

Anonymous said...

great and good to go!

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Postponing or not,the winner has already bein written by God #SaiBuhari

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Postponing or not,the winner has already bein written by God #SaiBuhari

Unknown said...

Nice one and he spoke well.
I wish him all d best and very best@dat.

BLAQ said...

It is well

NDIDIAMAK said...

OK I'VE HEARD BUT JONA GO STILL WIN ABI?

Anonymous said...

ELECTION PALAVA.
LIBERS UNA DON SEE GOVERNOR AMAECHI SEX SCANDAL PICS DEM?
I ONLY SEE 3 AND IT LOOKS REAL.
IF YOU NEVER SEE WETIN DEY MAKE TORY FOR FACEBOOK THUS AFTERNOON, JUST GO ON FACEBOOK.
SEARCH FOR. A Nwanye House.
LIKE THE PAGE TO SEE THE HIDDEN PICTURES INSIDE.

Unknown said...

I watch the ish. Dude was really Grilled by the retarded Senators who David Mark has turn to Rubber Stamp posse. A Really sad situation.

KING OF LIBERS said...

I, the king of Libers, admire this gentleman. However, I have some concerns. One is whether all the card readers have been tested and certified functional. Let them not wait until the election day before discovering that they are not functional after all. My second concern is availability of power to operate the machines and back up wherever needed. I really feel the urge to fast forward life to 28th March 2015 so we can send the man that didn't have shoes but who now hasa hundred pairs of shoes back to his village in Bayelsa.

...AND LIBERS HAIL THEIR KING.

Unknown said...

Yeah they will bring it up after some years when he tries to counter their future decisions (whether as INEC chairman or any other political post)



#CHANGE

The word that is giving some sleepless nights. The word that is making some pastors cringe with fear that they now tell to their members that a drunkard carries divine mandate from GOD (not my GOD sha)

The word that has brought out our stolen $20billion and another #21billion to be shared just to make sure that #CHANGE does not come.

The word that has confused some to the extent that they have nothing to campaign about but to attack the personalities of who ever talks about it.

The word that has endeared many to the man whom we now wonder why we missed him in 2011.

A word so powerful that elections had to be postponed because of its momentum.

A word so magical that the bowler hat is busy seeking spiritual meanings to it from Living Faith to Redeem from Dunamis to Chosen.

This same word has kept many busy day and night looking for other words to counter it but no avail.

But the good news is that we are capable of change. We don't have to continue down this road that leads nowhere. We have been at it 6years & mathematically speaking there is nothing extra that 4more years will add.

#CHANGE is only logical at this point in time. Do with your vote as you wish. But as for me #CHANGE is what my heart desires!

Unknown said...

Yeah they will bring it up after some years when he tries to counter their future decisions (whether as INEC chairman or any other political post)



#CHANGE

The word that is giving some sleepless nights. The word that is making some pastors cringe with fear that they now tell to their members that a drunkard carries divine mandate from GOD (not my GOD sha)

The word that has brought out our stolen $20billion and another #21billion to be shared just to make sure that #CHANGE does not come.

The word that has confused some to the extent that they have nothing to campaign about but to attack the personalities of who ever talks about it.

The word that has endeared many to the man whom we now wonder why we missed him in 2011.

A word so powerful that elections had to be postponed because of its momentum.

A word so magical that the bowler hat is busy seeking spiritual meanings to it from Living Faith to Redeem from Dunamis to Chosen.

This same word has kept many busy day and night looking for other words to counter it but no avail.

But the good news is that we are capable of change. We don't have to continue down this road that leads nowhere. We have been at it 6years & mathematically speaking there is nothing extra that 4more years will add.

#CHANGE is only logical at this point in time. Do with your vote as you wish. But as for me #CHANGE is what my heart desires!

Unknown said...

Yeah they will bring it up after some years when he tries to counter their future decisions (whether as INEC chairman or any other political post)



#CHANGE

The word that is giving some sleepless nights. The word that is making some pastors cringe with fear that they now tell to their members that a drunkard carries divine mandate from GOD (not my GOD sha)

The word that has brought out our stolen $20billion and another #21billion to be shared just to make sure that #CHANGE does not come.

The word that has confused some to the extent that they have nothing to campaign about but to attack the personalities of who ever talks about it.

The word that has endeared many to the man whom we now wonder why we missed him in 2011.

A word so powerful that elections had to be postponed because of its momentum.

A word so magical that the bowler hat is busy seeking spiritual meanings to it from Living Faith to Redeem from Dunamis to Chosen.

This same word has kept many busy day and night looking for other words to counter it but no avail.

But the good news is that we are capable of change. We don't have to continue down this road that leads nowhere. We have been at it 6years & mathematically speaking there is nothing extra that 4more years will add.

#CHANGE is only logical at this point in time. Do with your vote as you wish. But as for me #CHANGE is what my heart desires!

Unknown said...

Yeah they will bring it up after some years when he tries to counter their future decisions (whether as INEC chairman or any other political post)



#CHANGE

The word that is giving some sleepless nights. The word that is making some pastors cringe with fear that they now tell to their members that a drunkard carries divine mandate from GOD (not my GOD sha)

The word that has brought out our stolen $20billion and another #21billion to be shared just to make sure that #CHANGE does not come.

The word that has confused some to the extent that they have nothing to campaign about but to attack the personalities of who ever talks about it.

The word that has endeared many to the man whom we now wonder why we missed him in 2011.

A word so powerful that elections had to be postponed because of its momentum.

A word so magical that the bowler hat is busy seeking spiritual meanings to it from Living Faith to Redeem from Dunamis to Chosen.

This same word has kept many busy day and night looking for other words to counter it but no avail.

But the good news is that we are capable of change. We don't have to continue down this road that leads nowhere. We have been at it 6years & mathematically speaking there is nothing extra that 4more years will add.

#CHANGE is only logical at this point in time. Do with your vote as you wish. But as for me #CHANGE is what my heart desires!

Unknown said...

Yeah they will bring it up after some years when he tries to counter their future decisions (whether as INEC chairman or any other political post)



#CHANGE

The word that is giving some sleepless nights. The word that is making some pastors cringe with fear that they now tell to their members that a drunkard carries divine mandate from GOD (not my GOD sha)

The word that has brought out our stolen $20billion and another #21billion to be shared just to make sure that #CHANGE does not come.

The word that has confused some to the extent that they have nothing to campaign about but to attack the personalities of who ever talks about it.

The word that has endeared many to the man whom we now wonder why we missed him in 2011.

A word so powerful that elections had to be postponed because of its momentum.

A word so magical that the bowler hat is busy seeking spiritual meanings to it from Living Faith to Redeem from Dunamis to Chosen.

This same word has kept many busy day and night looking for other words to counter it but no avail.

But the good news is that we are capable of change. We don't have to continue down this road that leads nowhere. We have been at it 6years & mathematically speaking there is nothing extra that 4more years will add.

#CHANGE is only logical at this point in time. Do with your vote as you wish. But as for me #CHANGE is what my heart desires!

Alloy Chikezie said...

Formalities.
Show off
They're all behind the postponement


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Subomi said...

Why cant he answer questions on security when that was one of his reasons for postponing the election.

Unknown said...

Hmmmm cannot say if the elections would hold on the new dates...meaning? Please oo we're tired of waiting don't postpone it again biko!





***floxycares***

Unknown said...

Nawaoh

knowurway.com said...

Ok noted, and don't let GEJ force u to rig the general election oh! The way he forced u to postponed the general election! Jega be warned

Bonita Bislam said...

From this shady answers,i can almost swear that no election is holding next month

Unknown said...

And he's not even sure of d new dates,well,i can't blame him,considering d kind of harsh condition and pressure he's under...

ary said...

Good to know

Unknown said...

Their questions look suspicious o
It looks like they're trying to find a way to rig the election
And he did not give any tangible reason for postponement apart from the security issue
Which he didn't talk about
With what he said sef the election many not hold march 28

Ritzybaby said...

This is just the begining, pls ooo wen will d end all dz drama? Me need dz PVC to vote for my Buhari ooo n nobody will deprive me of dt

Unknown said...

bros no lie...u nd i knw y de postpone election
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Get the latest news on entertainment,politics,sports,events said...

The senate should summon the security chiefs to explain the security situation so that Nigerians would not go through another postponement

Ritzybaby said...

This is just the begining, pls ooo wen will d end all dz drama? Me need dz PVC to vote for my Buhari ooo n nobody will deprive me of dt

Mma said...

His explanation is clear and understandable

Mma said...

His explanation is clear and understandable

Mma said...

his explanation is clear a d understandable

Unknown said...

na waooooooooooo

Unknown said...

I respect this man, highly intelligent...responded to every question accordingly...Kudos Prof.

Unknown said...

I respect this man, highly intelligent...responded to every question accordingly...Kudos Prof.

Unknown said...

But a new President must emerge before may 29

Unknown said...

Mtscheeeeeew *tha mix breed*

Unknown said...

NAIJA NO DEY CARRY LAST.
i pray all things will work well and favour the people.

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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After the election they should just sack this man abeg......
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Unknown said...

Oh so he is nt sure if the elections would hold on the new date

Unknown said...

i really appreciate the sincererity of proffessor jega in delivering a credible election. But if nigeria is a really a serious country, we wouldn't be talking of producing and distribution of PVC's by now. We had four long years to get these thinds ready.

Unknown said...

Continue with your good works joor. Its only these APC people that Will complain

@SOPHIA STEPHEN

chikaezez.blogspot.com said...

toh election palavar.

Unknown said...

dats brilliant idea love the way his handling it

Anonymous said...

Jega sounded as though he is being compromised.

Unknown said...

I'm tired of dis election this n that already. *deep breath.

http://onlineyouthjob.com/?user=11910

@Osirmah said...

Still od d opinion dah dis so called card reader z gonna be wasting much time on election day tho, still have reservations on d ba3 life of d card reader n also staff to operate it!!

FF IG n Twitter @Osirmah

Redcandy said...

Why are they questioning himas to the reason why election dates were postponed, when they know very well that they were the ones pushing for it? Hypocrisy of the highest order. I will never understand David West.

Redcandy
****www.idoncomeagain.com****

Unknown said...

Its stiLl the same thing we have been hearing.
75.94 have collected PVC?how true?

Mosiwomeka said...

Yimu... They should use temporary ones also nao. Anyway, they know better


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Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous

@Mosi_Tash_Jazzy .

Anonymous said...

I have not collect my pvc up till now, reason my pvc have not come from abuja. Jega u have disenfranchised me cos I know my pvc will not come bf election.
God will disorganised u and this coming electipn.

Anonymous said...

My Opininion; there won't be an election come Mar 28th

- Uncle Jona is not the one running the show as we speak.

-Military takes over come May 2015

And God help me i won't be in this country by then.

Unknown said...

Just 10yrs

Unknown said...

Good luck to him


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Unknown said...


Prof Jega said he cannot say whether the elections would hold on the new date, hmmmmm dis is serious o, dey better nt change d new date o

Anonymous said...

It's well

Unknown said...

Guy, like say Jupiter gravity don dey affect your thinking.

Unknown said...

Seriously, I don't think its going to hold on the new dates.
These people just dey use us play kalo-kalo.






Sincerely speaking the mind of Amadioha

Rubylicious said...

#SaiBaba

Anonymous said...

Na by force to change? Idiot

Unknown said...

My guy u talk too much all because linda is giving out money

Anonymous said...

Ur old and illiterate man buhari will never smell Aso Rock

Anonymous said...

And he said he was ready for the 14th when he is yet to print 800,000 to 1 million PVC's. Then APC will open their mouth and say Jonathan has a hand in the postponement.

Anonymous said...

Why is it that they have not produced the 1million cards within this first week of postponement? Have they started training their staff?, or they will, since there is time? I believe all those cards in the North East that have been 'collected' did not go to the rightful owners who may be in Niger, Chad, IDP camps, dead or a state of ' I-can't be bothered'. Many cards in the South went to the hands of politicians but since there is no use for them, they have come out.

Anonymous said...

Why is it that they have not produced the 1million cards within this first week of postponement? Have they started training their staff?, or they will, since there is time? I believe all those cards in the North East that have been 'collected' did not go to the rightful owners who may be in Niger, Chad, IDP camps, dead or a state of ' I-can't be bothered'. Many cards in the South went to the hands of politicians but since there is no use for them, they have come out.

Unknown said...

Okay Oga Jega, we hear you.

Unknown said...

Hope you are saying the truth?

knowurway.com said...

Yes is by force oh #change# is all what we want better!

sisi said...

@ anon 9:29 , u either take it or leave it, ur dear Jonathan is on his way out .

Anonymous said...

Linda...ogini ...mtcheew

Unknown said...

Jega is still not sure of 28th march......... well anyhow it goes.......May 29th cannot bepostponed










Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB.....

Unknown said...

But this also means that INEC was not even ready for 14th FEB if PVCs are not fully produced and staff not fully trained.
Postponement was inevitable then.

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