dettolgel: I don't have time for this infantile behavior.
Let me lay out the law plainly: under the Freedom of Information Act and the Nigeria Data Protection Act, if you request voter information from INEC, they are legally bound to protect citizen privacy.
Even if they grant the request, they are mandated to redact all sensitive, private data first. An official disclosure must be a Certified True Copy (CTC) issued through formal channels—not an unauthorized screenshot of a backend administration server.
So I will ask you again: which specific provision of the laws you quoted supports Lere's position? Otherwise, show us evidence that you can access a similar file showing the backend information present in Emeka's case.
Ok you are back from pounding sand outside and look like you need a gentle moment to go touch grass since you could not vent your anger pounding sound.
Ok, lets start by explaining why data privacy laws do not apply for an aspirant be it primaries or election proper.
The law I quoted erodes every privacy protection on would be aspirants and their information logged in with INEC.
The party is expected to submit names of aspirants to INEC for their primaries as INEC is meant to monitor primaries. This is why Emeka was making noise at INEC office when he finally lost out.
So this rests the matter on privacy laws not applying to information archived with INEC as long as it involves an aspirant .
Now that the goal has shifted from privacy invasion to hacking INEC server,I want you to go back and review the image Lere posted. THIS IS IMPORTANT.!
The image is of an obvious phone camera shot of a computer portal screen .
The address bar on the computer screen shows the page was being viewed via a closed ethernet system only available to computers authorised to access this server.
If It was hacked it won't be a camera phone shot and the address bar suggest that the computer being used to view the data page was connected to a closed ethernet server that serves only dedicated and limited systems and was not being accessed via the internet aka hacking.
Sonofwar: I don't know how some of you reason. What is the purpose of posting his personal details for the public to see? Accessing the information is not the issue, but making it public is. There's a case there
What is personal about pvc information for a candidate running for elective position?
Kanwulia: NOT INFO FROM BACK END SERVERS. You go and educate youself. We are waiting for LERE and INEC to explain.
Which back end servers?
Did you not see that the image Lere posted was from a phone captured image of a computer screen ?
Even the address bar shows that the page being viewed was from a local ethernet connection meaning the data was accessed not by the web through normal HTTPS connection but from local archive server.
There was nothing remote about that image.
The picture was taken via a phone camera of an INEC computer portal connected to a local ethernet data server.
Whoever took that phone camera image did it in INEC office .
KillahPriest: after, you go dey pretend like say you get sense but this your comment na confirmation say make nobody ever take you seriously for life. Why did Lere delete that post ? He knows fully well he's not authorized for backend access neither does he have the right to publicize his findings but average sewage must react
That image was taken from a phone of a computer screen.
The address bar on that computer showed it was from a local ethernet connection .
Whoever took that phone camera shot did it physically and not via remote access.
Secondly, why are we back to Lere hacking INEC servers?
Are you not longer joining Emeka crase man to sue Lere for "privacy invasion"?
sleeknaija: Did u c what u typed up there? Your level of illiteracy is unexplainable.
So every dick and harry should have access to INEC admin servers?
How did Lere have access to INEC servers ?
You have now come back to this nonsense angle after I debunked all your lies of Lere hacking INEC servers.
Go to the original thread that was created by an obidient that said Lere hacked INEC server and see the pics Lere posted and come back here with it and let me school you properly
dettolgel: Thank you for providing the part of the law that allows the public to access such information.
I know that based on FOI that certain submitted records of political officers can be requested by the public. But what I am not aware of was how much of such information can be requested.
In my limited knowledge of the process, I know that certificates and qualification could be requested, and that for electoral malpractise cases, more voters details in terms of voters specific information could be requested such as polling, units, registered units, place where vote was cast etc.
Thanks again, I will go look for the law and acquaint myself of what could and couldn't be requested.
So next time ask nicely and don't be an assh0le confidently arguing over what you are not certain of.
You never know who you are responding to on this forum.
dettolgel: Did INEC make it public from he got it? Every information submitted to INEC should be handle with confidentiality. If I recall correctly INEC in the issue of information identification and correction INEC post limited information about voters according to what is required by the rule of law.
If the information Lera posted was made public by INEC that is a different matter. If he had requested the information from INEC based on FOI well he will have to present his documentation if and when Emeka sues him.
Meanwhile, I know your political opinion is in alignment with that of APC but there are issues that goes beyond politics. Issues that borders on fundamental rights and dignity of man should always be placed above partisan politics.
Under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, INEC publishes the personal particulars of officially nominated candidates by displaying copies of Form EC9, along with academic credentials and other documents, at state headquarters and local government offices. The public and aspirants are explicitly encouraged to scrutinize these documents for accuracy.
Any person can apply to INEC for a certified copy of a candidate's nomination form, affidavit, and supporting documents upon payment of a prescribed fee, as provided under the Electoral Act. Aspirants who believe false information was submitted by a candidate have the right to challenge the nomination in the Federal High Court under Section 29(5).
You people prefer to be schooled on the law before a judge.
He posted details of Emeka's PVC as captured from an INEC computer .
So how does this in anyway constitute to invasion of privacy ?
For your information, anyone can approach their local govt INEC office to request for details of any candidate contesting an election .
INEC is compelled by law to give access to anyone seeking information as contained in INEC 's care be it PVC data and INEC forms submitted by a candidate standing for election.
No law was broken here and your fellow Obidients were twisting it that Lere had access to INEC servers which was a big fat lie...
bolaayenimo: I fully support this. In a saner clime now, he should have been invited by the DSS
How and when did a govt issued PVC become private property?
Anyone contesting a public office under an INEC conducting election loses all privacy as every document in possession with INEC is subject to public review
PVC information is public information as long as it is not used for impersonation.
Even at that, as a candidate running for public office, every relevant information submitted to INEC including your PVC details are open to public scrutiny.
ottersberger: So, let us not derail the discussion by injecting partisan loyalties or personality-driven arguments into the matter.
That being said, Anambra State did not operate an Office of the First Lady during Peter Obi's tenure as governor. I challenge you, or anyone else making a contrary claim, to provide verifiable evidence to the contrary. Not hearsay, assumptions, or political talking points, but credible and independently verifiable proof.
The issue here is not Peter Obi; it is whether the facts support the claim being made. If such an office is authorized by our constitution, yes or no?.
You are a liar to say Anambra state under Obi did not have a first lady .
You were the longest serving COAS in the history of Nigeria so much so your juniors even retired from the army before you and you left the country more insecure than you made it.
Oga go and face your venom milking snake farming business
ottersberger: In my knowledge, the office of the First Lady is not established, recognized, or authorized by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the offices of:
President Vice President Governors Deputy Governors Ministers Commissioners Local government chairmen Members of the National and State Assemblies Judicial officers
It made no provision whatsoever for a "First Lady" at either the federal or state level.
In constitutional terms, the First Lady is simply the spouse of the President (or Governor). Any activities undertaken by a First Lady are therefore based on convention, custom, or administrative arrangements rather than constitutional authority.
This has led to recurring debates in Nigeria because:
First Ladies often maintain offices funded by public resources. They sometimes have staff, vehicles, security details, and official programs. Some launch pet projects, foundations, or initiatives that appear governmental in nature. Yet they hold no elected or appointed office and are not subject to the constitutional accountability mechanisms applicable to public office holders.
Supporters argue that First Ladies perform valuable social and humanitarian functions, particularly in areas such as maternal health, education, women’s empowerment, and child welfare.
Critics argue that public funding and official privileges for an office not created by law raise constitutional and accountability concerns, a position I personally agree with.
Legally speaking, the spouse of the President is entitled to security and certain logistical support as a consequence of being connected to the Head of State. However, the existence of an "Office of the First Lady" as a governmental institution illegitimately derives from executive practice rather than constitutional authorization.
Therefore, if the question is strictly constitutional, the answer is no, the Nigerian Constitution does not create or authorize the office of the First Lady.
Should we then have one?. Must we continue the obvious wasteful illegality?.
Is now you remember that first ladies are not a constitutionally recognised office because of your hatred for Remi Tinubu.
Why did your Giringori own wife operate a first lady of Anambra office then?
Kanwulia: Tinubu should never be messenger not to mention president. You are not ashamed a non-Nigerian is ruling Nigerians BY FORCE! So sorry for you.
Kanwulia: OBI IS A NIGERIAN, TINUBU IS NOT! We have heard, but he can still exercise his right to contest. Go and concentrate on your rigging machinery ahead of 2027.