Emeka Ike’s lawyers slam INEC, threaten action against Lere Olayinka
Emeka Ike's legal team has raised concerns over the unauthorized publication of his voter registration details, highlighting issues of data privacy and electoral integrity in Nigeria. They criticized the online circulation of this sensitive information, which they claim violates privacy rights. The controversy was sparked by a social media post from a political aide, prompting discussions about the security of electoral records.
- ▪Emeka Ike is contesting for a House of Representatives seat in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.
- ▪His lawyers argue that the breach of his voter registration details raises serious concerns about data privacy.
- ▪The incident was triggered by a social media post from Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
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Add us on Google The controversy surrounding the publication of actor Emeka Ike’s voter registration details has intensified, with his legal team warning that the incident raises broader concerns about data privacy, electoral integrity and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. At a press conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, lawyers representing the actor and House of Representatives aspirant criticised the online circulation of information allegedly obtained from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) database, describing it as a serious violation of privacy rights. Ike, a Nollywood veteran, is contesting the House of Representatives seat for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory. It is his second shot at politics.
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