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
2 wks
Reach
951,413
Power
2,068$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 9 5.33 0.38% +20% 206,139,589 951,413 $448,000 2,068$
Totals 9 206,139,589 951,413 $448,000 2,068$
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Recent Mentions

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

Nigeria Nigeria: Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee who disclosed the confirmation of the petitioners' contact details. 6

The Punch: INEC confirms petitioners' contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC, in a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed receiving the petition. 5

The Punch: Natasha faults INEC, says petition for recall should have been dismissed

Nigeria Nigeria: Sam Olumekun is the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC. 5

The Punch: 'No contact details,' INEC faults Natasha's recall petition