Tag: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
INEC issues Anambra guber poll notice
Mrs Ugomma Lechukwu, INEC Public Relations Officer (PRO), in the state issued the notice briefing newsmen on Sunday in Awka...
Senate begins New INEC Chairman screening
The screening exercise which began on Thursday, is to ensure that Amupitan is eligible and the best fit for the…
IPAC to Amupitan: Restore faith in Nigeria’s elections
“Nigerians expect Prof. Amupitan to deliver credible, transparent, and fair elections, birthing an era of accountability and fairness in Nigeria’s…
INEC fires back at ADC over alleged inflated voter figures
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that voter registration figures from…
President Tinubu hails by-election winners, commends INEC
The President through his Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the…
#Ondodecides2024: INEC knocks out Ebiseni for Festus as LP’s candidate
The commission in an update on its X social media platform, on Friday, said the replacement of Ebiseni with Festus…
Ondo 2024: INEC conducts mock accreditation of registered voters
“You know today is a working day and that is responsible for the low turnout of voters for the exercise,…
SERAP files contempt suit against INEC chair, Yakubu for failing to go after electoral offenders
SERAP brought the contempt lawsuit against INEC and Professor Yakubu pursuant to section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process…
INEC reacts to allegation of obstruction of BVAS inspection in Edo
“All political parties and their representatives are invited to participate in this exercise, as per the legal procedures, to ensure…
Protesters occupy Ondo INEC office, demand REC’s removal
“Let us assure you that the issue will be handled by the INEC Chairman. The Chairman will look into the…
SERAP asks INEC Chair to obey court judgement over electoral offences
‘The substance of SERAP’s grouse is the violence associated with elections in Nigeria which tends to prevent citizens from exercising…
‘I weep for Nigeria’s democracy’ – Governor Fintiri reacts to Edo election’s outcome
Fintiri said the desperate attempt by the APC to discredit him would not distract from the real issue, adding that…
INEC warns against disruption of results collation process in Edo
“ These actions are uncalled for. Nobody should disrupt the process at any stage and no one will be allowed…
Edo election: INEC holds crucial meeting with stakeholders
“We have also accredited thousands of agents representing candidates and political parties at the 4,730 polling and collation locations."
Re: Revelations of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi Elections by Law School Student, Chidoka, A Mere Tabulation of Personal Opinion of an Extern
On November 11, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted off-circle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States,…
Court orders INEC to hold governors, deputies to account over 2023 election violence
“SERAP trusts that you will see compliance with this judgment as a central aspect of electoral reform, and an important…
Re-run: Observers laud INEC, voters’ orderliness in Sokoto
Observers and Polling Agents, including Malam Sani Yalguda, Alkali Baba, Bello Haruna and Sanusi Usman also commended the peaceful voting…
By-election: IGP restricts movement in 26 states
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has restricted vehicular movement from 12 am to 6 pm in states where…
INEC must be truly independent – SDP
“But, if we are to tell ourselves the truth, there’s no independent INEC. It is the executive and INEC that…
INEC sued over failure to prosecute electoral offenders in Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo
In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1694/2023 filed on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP is seeking: “an order…
Kogi election: Security operatives take over INEC office in Lokoja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, have accused each other of allegedly sponsoring thugs to destroy…
Tinubu sued for allegedly appointing APC loyalists as top INEC officials
“The alleged APC members or loyalists also include individuals who reportedly campaigned on social media for the election of President…
We have nothing to hide — INEC Chairman Yakubu
“There are several elections litigations at the various elections tribunals nationwide while we should be careful not to touch on…
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INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu speaks on 2023 Election review
Yakubu said that INEC would like to hear concrete observations and suggestions on the processes and procedures for the accreditation…
With one witness apiece Tinubu, INEC defend victory, integrity of polls
While Atiku along with his party closed their case after calling 27, out of 100 witnesses they said they had…
INEC files 6-count charge against suspended Adamawa REC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed a six-count charge against Prof. Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended…
INEC to prosecute suspended Adamawa REC, 214 others for electoral offences
INEC said it was looking at the activities of all actors involved in the 2023 general elections, including some of…
INEC sued over failure to probe governors, deputies
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over “the…
Osun lawmakers-elect get date to receive Certificates of Return
The statement said that INEC, in compliance with Section 72 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022, is mandated to issue…
Election: INEC commissioner visits RACs in Osun
Speaking with journalists after the visit that took place between 9.40 p.m and 11.30p.m, Agboke explained that it was important…