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National & Local

The investigation into the possibly opaque financing of 'Nemuno aušra' has included information from Karolis Žukauskas

The Lithuanian Electoral Commission has received a report from Karolis Žukauskas regarding the investigation into the financing of 'Nemuno aušra'.

Feb 24 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hungary, an electoral laboratory of uncontrolled AI

The article discusses how Hungary under Viktor Orbán’s government is using AI-generated content to influence electoral campaigns, raising concerns about transparency and manipulation.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

National Assembly outlines key reforms in Electoral Act 2026

The National Assembly of Nigeria has enacted the Electoral Act 2026, which includes significant reforms aimed at enhancing electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Feb 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

Feb 21 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INC electoral chair dismisses rigging fears, vows fairness

The chair of the Ijaw National Congress electoral committee has addressed concerns regarding the credibility of its upcoming national elections, emphasizing a commitment to fairness and transparency amid allegations of delegate manipulation.

Feb 21 • 14:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electronic transmission alone won’t stop electoral fraud, groups warn

Two Nigerian advocacy groups caution that while electronic transmission of election results is vital, it is insufficient to prevent electoral fraud without institutional integrity and transparency.

Feb 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Manual of the Unpunished Politician

The article discusses the failure of electoral authorities in Sonora, Mexico, to investigate citizen complaints regarding illegal political advertising.

Feb 20 • 07:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: 3,345 BVAS deployed, movement restricted

The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems for the Federal Capital Territory area councils election to ensure a transparent electoral process.

Feb 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Amended Electoral Act will ensure every vote counts, says Akpabio

Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserts that the recently amended Electoral Act will enhance the integrity of elections and ensure that every vote counts by introducing electronic transmission of results.

Feb 18 • 18:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cármen calls for the end of telework in the Electoral Justice in a meeting about conduct rules

Minister Cármen Lúcia urged the termination of telework in the Electoral Justice during a meeting focused on conduct recommendations for electoral magistrates.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP faction urges Nigerians to reject manual transmission of election results

The Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria is urging citizens to oppose the manual transmission of election results, fearing it could compromise electoral integrity.

Feb 17 • 21:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why were 7 assistant officers suspended in Bengal by the EC?

The Election Commission has suspended seven assistant election registration officers in West Bengal amid political tensions between Kolkata and Delhi, aiming to maintain transparency and discipline in the electoral process.

Feb 17 • 13:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

We are Mexico seeks transparency and rules for the registration of parties

The organization Somos México, in its bid to become a political party, has presented a proposal for electoral reform to the Mexican Congress, calling for a review of the registration process for new parties alongside demands for transparency and integrity from electoral officials.

Feb 17 • 08:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Cat and mouse game...', allegations of tampering with results in many seats of Bangladesh elections

Allegations of result tampering have emerged during Bangladesh's general elections, stirring political tension and questions about the electoral process's transparency.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Nigeria not ready for real-time voting, transparency not guaranteed – Dickson

Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson argues that Nigeria is unprepared for electronic voting and that the push for real-time transmission of results is misguided and does not ensure electoral transparency.

Feb 11 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Senate’s approach ensures transparent elections – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Kalu supports the Senate's approval of electronic transmission of election results to enhance the transparency and credibility of Nigeria's electoral process.

Feb 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Natasha makes U-turn, backs real-time e-transmission of results

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has publicly supported real-time electronic transmission of election results, emphasizing the need for trust in Nigeria's electoral process.

Feb 10 • 14:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Network excuses no longer acceptable – Obi

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi demands electronic transmission of election results to enhance transparency ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

Feb 10 • 13:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obi joins protest at N’Assembly, says Nigerians don’t want glitch again

Peter Obi participated in a protest at Nigeria's National Assembly against the removal of 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results from an amendment bill, emphasizing the call for electoral transparency.

Feb 9 • 11:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: NBA demands mandatory electronic transmission of results

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is calling for an amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill to require the electronic transmission of election results to enhance transparency.

Feb 7 • 17:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NBA faults Senate for rejecting mandatory e-transmission of election results

The Nigerian Bar Association criticized the Senate's decision to reject the mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it a hindrance to electoral transparency and accountability.

Feb 5 • 15:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal say about SIR?

BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal commented on the SIR issue, asserting that the public is aware of the election commission's transparency in India, emphasizing that misleading campaigns by leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have failed in Bihar, where over seven lakh voters appreciated the electoral process's integrity without any issues.

Feb 4 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Former Emelec director sends open letter to members: 'The club has fallen into the hands of some who consider it a sort of political spoils'

In an open letter addressed to members, lawyer Thomas Pellehn Drey, former Emelec director and ex-president of the Emelec Electoral Tribunal, made serious accusations about the current electoral process of the club, deeming it undemocratic and lacking transparency.

Feb 2 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Crime & Justice

Electoral campaign with community money

The article discusses the use of community funds in electoral campaigns, raising concerns about ethics and transparency.

Dec 29 • 14:44 UTC

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