Sam Olumekun

Sam Olumekun

politician Nigeria

Sam Olumekun is a prominent figure within Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), serving as the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. In February 2025, he was in the news following a fire incident at the INEC office in Sokoto State, which resulted in significant damage, including the destruction of 558 ballot boxes.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
278,567
Power
605$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 7.00 0.14% +0% 206,139,589 278,567 $448,000 605$
Totals 2 206,139,589 278,567 $448,000 605$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: According to a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, this followed the completion of substitutions of candidates. 6

The Punch: INEC Flags 31,690 Unclaimed PVCs in Anambra Ahead of Voter Registration

Nigeria Nigeria: Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC. 8

The Punch: Anambra election campaign to start June 11 – INEC

Nigeria Nigeria: Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee for INEC. 7

The Punch: Anambra election: INEC releases candidates' details

Nigeria Nigeria: Sam Olumekun issued a statement clarifying that no final decision has been made regarding the delineation of wards. 5

The Punch: Ijaw protesters storm INEC over Warri constituency delineation

Nigeria Nigeria: Sam Olumekun is the Acting Chairman of INEC who received the Labour Party delegation. 7

The Punch: Otti leads LP delegation to INEC, presents Supreme Court's CTC