Tag: INEC
INEC kicks off activities for 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced the 2027 general elections process with the opening of a 38-day…
My INEC appointment was a divine calling – Amupitan
Speaking at an appreciation service in Abuja on Wednesday, Amupitan shared that without this spiritual conviction, he would not have…
INEC Chair: How forensics exposed fake X account
However, INEC said it commissioned an independent forensic cybersecurity expert who conducted a detailed investigation using platform data, internet archive…
Diaspora Nigerians rally in UK, call for sack of Joash Amupitan
Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom gathered at the UK Parliament to protest and call for the removal of…
Tension rises as ADC youths mobilise for INEC protests in Lagos, Ogun, Jigawa
ADC youths plan #AmupitanMustGo protests in Lagos, Ogun, Jigawa Young members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are planning protests…
INEC absence sparks fresh concerns at ADC convention
The National Convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) started under unclear and tense conditions at the Rainbow Event Centre…
INEC chairman, Amupitan told to resign
He insisted that the chairman would eventually have to resign, saying public anger is growing and trust in the INEC…
Political group calls for Unity, backs INEC leadership
A political group called the G37 Political Support Group has asked Nigerians to support the Chairman of the Independent National…
INEC: Cybercriminals, not Chairman, behind partisan X accounts targeting Nigerians
In a statement released on Friday, April 10, 2026, the Commission described reports suggesting the Chairman endorsed partisan posts on…
Shehu Sani: INEC Chairmanship most difficult job in Nigeria
Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has described the chairmanship of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as one of the most…
INEC postpones nationwide Voter Revalidation exercise until after 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, shifting it to…
NBA: Court meddling in party politics ahead of 2027, democracy at risk
The association specifically cited Section 83 of the Act, which bars courts from hearing cases concerning party affairs and prohibits…
David Mark-led ADC prays court to reverse derecognition by INEC
In the suit before Justice Emeka Nwite, Mark also urged the court to grant an order of mandatory injunction setting…
INEC’s Amupitan warns of biggest danger facing 2027 election
However, Amupitan denied the claims. In a recent interview, he said he is not part of any plan to turn…
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others spearhead Abuja protest against INEC
The march, which began at Maitama Roundabout, is heading toward the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“Wrong, mischievous,” Katsina ADC chairman rejects INEC action
The chairman disclosed that preparations were ongoing for party congresses at various levels and the national convention scheduled for April…
‘This is law, not politics’- INEC Chair Amupitan replies ADC
“I am not guilty as charged. I am not a party to any plan to turn Nigeria into a one-party…
INEC tackles Mark-led ADC on call for Amupitan’s sack, justifies party’s derecognition
“The Chairman does not hold office at the pleasure of any political party or interest group. Any calls for removal…
“A party that can’t fix itself, can’t fix Nigeria,” APC blasts Mark-led ADC
Morka said the ADC had become an assembly of desperate politicians and a peddler of conspiracy theories against the APC.
Yiaga Africa faults INEC on planned voter revalidation exercise
Yiaga Africa said introducing a nationwide revalidation exercise risks overwhelming the system, confusing voters and potentially suppressing participation, especially among…
ADC demands sack of Amupitan, INEC Commissioners for ‘undermining’ Nigeria’s democracy
The ADC National Chairman alleged that while INEC is posturing to be neutral, its actions clearly confirm that it has…
ADC: Obidient Movement demands resignation of Amupitan, announces #OccupyINEC protests
"The Obidient Movement remains committed to a Nigeria where institutions are strong, elections are credible, and leadership reflects the true…
Why INEC derecognised ADC leadership – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to derecognize the leadership of the…
ADC fumes as INEC derecognises David Mark-led NWC
However, ADC has rejected the decision of INEC, vowing to challenge it. Bolaji Abdullah, the National Publicity Secretary of the…
INEC’s N1.1 trillion savings claim raises fresh transparency concerns
Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Adebowale Adekunle, described procurement as the “hidden engine of electoral integrity,” revealing…
Relief for parties as INEC extends date for membership register submission
INEC added that political parties are free to fix the dates of their primaries within the approved period from the…
2027: INEC unveils draft guidelines for political parties
Amupitan called on political parties to take special note of Clause 40(4) & (5) of the draft regulation dealing with…
Court Speaks, NNPP to INEC: Act now or face contempt
“The court restrained INEC from dealing and transacting any business with the Dr Ahmed Ajuji led NWC members of the…
Fresh tension over 2027 elections as Pat Utomi raises red flag
He stressed that the country must not forget the sacrifices made to achieve democracy and warned that current developments could…
2027: INEC denies issuing ‘resignation’ deadline
The Commission advised members of the public, media organisations, and political stakeholders to disregard the message in its entirety.