Tag: INEC
2027 Elections: EFCC, INEC move to curb money politics
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have agreed to work more closely…
Why INEC appealed judgments on 2027 elections timetable – Amupitan
Amupitan said the while the commission remains fully respectful of the decisions of the courts. the judgments raise important legal…
Battle for PDP: Wabara, Babangida Aliyu, others sue INEC, demand recognition
the Wabara-led BoT of the PDP, in the suit filed on June 4, sought a declaration that INEC is constitutionally…
How INEC plans to prevent election day chaos in Ekiti, six States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election and six bye-elections across…
INEC applauds surge in voter registration across Enugu centres
“Anyway, it is a positive development and portrays more confidence in the electoral system,” he said.
INEC expresses worry over coming Osun governorship election
“Election is a process, not an event,” Babalola said, warning that inadequate voter education could undermine participation and weaken the…
Court moves to weekends for pre-election cases as 2027 polls near
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced that all its registries across the country will now open on weekends…
Rivers Guber Race: Lawyers seek Chinda’s disqualification
A legal challenge has been filed against Kingsley Chinda’s emergence as the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State ahead of…
INEC’s 2027 timetable must comply with timeframes in Electoral Act – Court rules
Delivering the judgment, Justice Omotosho said that though the law is trite that a subsidiary legislation must not be at…
INEC heads to Appeal Court over voided 2027 Poll timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja which nullified the…
A critical analysis of Justice Umar’s decision nullifying INEC’s membership deadline
Given the national importance of this judgment, the matter may proceed to the Court of Appeal and possibly the Supreme…
ADC predicts mass exodus from APC over ruling on INEC’s timetable
The ADC also recalled its specific objections to the strict timelines on membership registration, as well as the conduct of…
CUPP hails judgement nullifying 2027 election timetable, warns INEC
"Any decision to appeal this judgment will only create unnecessary uncertainty, erode public confidence, and undermine the credibility of the…
INEC fixes date for Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election
The affected local government areas are Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, Eleme, Tai, Oyigbo, Khana and Gokana.
APC has machinery to resolve post-primary crisis – Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, has said the party already has systems in…
SERAP demands probe into alleged N800bn APC Campaign Funding scandal
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently investigate allegations…
All 22 political parties have submitted their membership registers – INEC
In a statement on Friday, Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said the submissions were…
INEC targets 1.4m Ad Hoc staff for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to use more than 1.4 million ad hoc workers, mainly National…
2027 Elections: INEC deadline sparks last-minute rush by parties
Opposition political parties are rushing to meet the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for submitting their…
INEC and the 2027 Test: An Agenda for Neutrality, Innovation, and Inclusivity
For 2027, INEC must demonstrate discipline and institutional maturity by adhering strictly to its own schedule. Political parties, candidates, and…
2027 election: INEC resumes CVR registration in Oyo
The REC said the timing for the exercise, including the rotational movement of IVED machines would be between 9:a.m. and…
INEC breaks silence on plot to deregister ADC ahead of 2027 Elections
“The power to deregister political parties is neither discretionary nor subject to political pressure, but strictly governed by extant laws…
Every voter has right to challenge INEC’s election results, Court rules
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has affirmed that every voter retains the right to challenge the…
INEC recognises Baba-Ahmed led leadership of PRP
Recall that a group which described itself as PRP Vanguard faction had recently rejected convention that produced Baba-Ahmed.
INEC lists David Mark as ADC chairman after Supreme Court judgment
The change, which became visible on the commission’s online portal, effectively restores Mark’s camp to formal recognition after months of…
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…