Tag: INEC
Party Deregistration: ADC, Accord, others to know fate March 24
After the hearing, Ruba said the case is mainly about getting the court to interpret constitutional and legal provisions guiding…
1,219 or 121 votes? INEC reacts to ‘manipulation’ of result sheets in FCT election
INEC said that other results circulating online were also cross-checked in line with the Electoral Act before collation.
Rigging Crackdown: N’Assembly slams Jail term on INEC officials
Bamidele’s remarks came amid criticism from opposition parties, who argued that provisions relating to party primaries, campaign funding and
Democracy vs Devotion: Ramadan blamed for FCT voter apathy
Posting on X, he stated that holding elections during Ramadan contributed significantly to voter apathy in the FCT council polls…
FCT Area Council election begins
Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said over 1.6 million registered voters will vote…
Religion cannot postpone 2027 elections – Cleric, lawyers speak
INEC announced the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and governorship and State Assembly elections for March…
2027 Poll dates in limbo as INEC, lawmakers consider adjustments
The development came shortly after the Senate and House of Representatives suspended their planned meeting to harmonise the Electoral Act…
INEC defends February 20 poll date amid rising outcry
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly defended its decision to fix February 20 and March 6, 2027, for…
Atiku blasts INEC over Ramadan election date controversy
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently reconsider the February 20, 2027…
Eight Major Facts Nigerians Must Note as INEC Unveils 2027 Timetable
INEC has formally fixed the dates, putting an end to speculation and unofficial schedules circulating in public discourse.
INEC unveils 2027 election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election.
Election Alert: INEC requests massive N873.78bn ahead of 2027 polls
The N873.78bn requested for the 2027 elections is a large increase from the N313.4bn released for the 2023 general elections.
Underage voter registration claim in Osun false – INEC
He said that, in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral…
NSE states position on Senate rejection of real-time transmission of election results
The body explains that through real-time transmission, the country stands the chance of benefiting from reduced risk of manipulation, faster…
INEC records 573,395 new voters as BVAS shines in FCT test
According to figures released by INEC, 281,502 registrants completed their registration through the online pre-registration platform, while 291,893 finalised the…
PDP faction rejects INEC’s role in party leadership
He urged all PDP members to remain calm and hopeful that soonest, the Court of Appeal would hear and determine…
APC chair flags ‘silent disenfranchisement’ of election-day worker
He noted that by the time he assumed office, work on the Electoral Bill had largely been completed, but early…
PDP crisis: Turaki faction fumes over INEC’s recognition of Wike-backed leaders
The Turaki led faction of PDP insisted that there is no provision for a National Caretaker Committee in its constitution…
INEC registers two new political parties
The development was announced in Abuja by INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders…
Breaking: Wike’s PDP faction attends INEC meeting
The Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), headed by National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu,…
INEC plans nationwide voter revalidation for 2027 elections
“We do not expect the dead to come and vote, and that affects our electoral integrity,” he said.
2027 Elections at risk as INEC raises alarm over Electoral Act Amendment delay
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over delays in amending the Electoral Act, even as it announced…
INEC completes 2027 election schedule despite Electoral Act delay
The Commission said it is now waiting for lawmakers to finish work on the proposed changes to the law.
FCT polls: INEC tasks media on professionalism, mobilisation of voters
The INEC commissioner reminded journalists that the INEC portal for media accreditation would close on Feb. 8, urging interested organisations…
Labour Party: Abure warns Usman, Otti against celebrating recognition by INEC
The Abure faction of Labour Party also called on Nigerians to rise up against what it described as "the strangulation…
INEC calls for awareness as Gombe registers over 36,000 new voters
“A comparison with some northern states including those facing security threats may paint the picture better: Kano 167,790; Sokoto 162,299,…
‘We won’t accept any election under Amupitan,’ says Muslim group – CAN fires back
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has slammed a Muslim group for threatening to reject…
INEC warns foreigners to steer clear of voter registration
He added, “As Phase Two progresses, the Commission urges all stakeholders to maintain active engagement in voter sensitisation, mobilisation and…
Why we cancelled our protest against INEC – NNPP
“We are pained by the refusal of INEC to do what is right but we still believe in towing the…
SERAP sues INEC over alleged ₦55.9bn Election Fund Diversion
The group argued that “INEC must operate without corruption if the commission is to ensure free and fair elections in…