Sam Olumekun
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.
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Mr Sam Olumekun was part of the inspection team led by the INEC Chairman.
INEC declares readiness for Anambra governorship election
Nigeria· 2025-11-02
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
North Rallies Voters as South Leads Pre-RegistrationNigeria· 2025-09-09
Sam Olumekun signed the press release detailing the major development in voter registration.
FCT Voter Registration: Ward-Level Begins, Online SuspendedNigeria· 2025-09-05According 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.
INEC Flags 31,690 Unclaimed PVCs in Anambra Ahead of Voter RegistrationNigeria· 2025-06-06
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC.
Anambra election campaign to start June 11 – INECNigeria· 2025-06-05Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee for INEC.
Anambra election: INEC releases candidates' detailsNigeria· 2025-05-17The delegation was received by the INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun.
INEC studies Supreme Court judgmentNigeria· 2025-04-25
Sam Olumekun issued a statement clarifying that no final decision has been made regarding the delineation of wards.
Ijaw protesters storm INEC over Warri constituency delineationNigeria· 2025-04-11
Sam Olumekun is the Acting Chairman of INEC who received the Labour Party delegation.
Otti leads LP delegation to INEC, presents Supreme Court's CTCNigeria· 2025-04-09Sam Olumekun explained that INEC had completed a thorough review of the signatures submitted in support of the recall petition.
PDP, Natasha alert INEC as petitioners mobilise constituentsNigeria· 2025-04-04
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC.
Race for Anambra governorship heats up as parties hold primariesNigeria· 2025-04-03
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC.
Senator petitions IG, Kogi CP as kinsmen tackle INECNigeria· 2025-03-29
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee who confirmed the receipt of the recall petition.
INEC notifies Senate as constituents amend petitionNigeria· 2025-03-27
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee who disclosed the confirmation of the petitioners' contact details.
INEC confirms petitioners' contact details, notifies Natasha of recall processNigeria· 2025-03-26INEC, in a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed receiving the petition.
Natasha faults INEC, says petition for recall should have been dismissedNigeria· 2025-03-26Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC.
'No contact details,' INEC faults Natasha's recall petitionNigeria· 2025-03-25Sam Olumekun disclosed the election timetable and the importance of adhering to it.
Political battle lines drawn as APC, LP battle APGA for governorship raceNigeria· 2025-03-13
Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC.
Anambra gov primaries to begin March 20 — INEC – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-03-06Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee who provided a statement regarding the fire incident.
558 ballot boxes burnt as fire destroys Sokoto INEC officeNigeria· 2025-02-15Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC.
558 ballot boxes, others burnt in INEC Sokoto office fireNigeria· 2025-02-14