Tag: INEC
Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, AA, APP, ZLP
Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgement, ordered the deregistration of the parties for failing to secure 25 per cent of…
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.