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Atiku accuses INEC of shielding officials behind voter register fraud

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of concealing evidence and shielding officials implicated in irregularities in the voter register, warning that the scandal threatens the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

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Atiku accuses INEC of shielding officials behind voter register fraud. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of concealing evidence and shielding officials implicated in irregularities in the voter register, warning that the scandal threatens the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Covered by 1 publications. Vanguard: Atiku accuses INEC of shielding officials behind voter register fraud.

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  1. Vanguard Nigeria Atiku accuses INEC of shielding officials behind voter register fraud Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of concealing evidence and shielding officials implicated in irregularities in the voter register, warning that the scandal threatens the credibility of the 2027 general elections. 2 h ago · Tier 3

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