Tag: INEC
SERAP to INEC: Punish politicians for early campaigns or face court action
“Failure to sanction violators would create a culture of impunity. We will not hesitate to pursue appropriate legal actions to…
New political parties: INEC pre-qualified ADA, 13 others for registration
INEC said that 157 associations failed to meet the requirements.
INEC endorses David Mark as ADC leader
(INEC) has officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), clearing the way for the party’s…
2027 elections: Youths, students dominate new voter registrations
INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, explained in a statement on Monday that the…
INEC announces key changes to voter registration in FCT
The devolved registration will commence on Monday, 29th September, and end on Wednesday, 8th October, 2025.
CVR: INEC uncovers 27,817 multiple registrations in Anambra
“Prior to the recent voter registration, Anambra had 2,656,437 registered voters. With the new registrants, the voters roll for the…
INEC kicks off physical voter registration as online figures soar
The data, published in INEC’s CVR State Pre-Registration Report and shared with journalists on Monday, highlighted strong participation across several…
2027: Kano govt mobilizes to jack up number of voters to 10 million
Members of the Committee, including traditional and religious leaders, and representatives of all political parties in the state.
INEC clarifies voter registration age
INEC responds to a question on whether a 16 or 17-year-old would be allowed to register in order to vote…
INEC reschedules Zamfara bye – election
The supplementary election is expected to determine the final outcome for the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly seat.
INEC announces date for Zamfara supplementary poll
INEC had on Aug. 16, declared the bye-election inconclusive following the cancelation of results from the five polling units.
Tinubu advised on qualities needed in next INEC chairman
During a press conference in Abuja, ADYC’s Director-General, Prince Muritala Haliru Dantoro, said the success of Nigeria’s elections depends on…
INEC declares Zamfara bye-election inconclusive
This is because voting did not take place in five polling units three in Kyanbarawa Ward and two in Saka…
APC’s Ayoola-Elegbeji pulls massive votes to win Ogun by-election
PDP candidate Bolarinwa Oluwole polled 14,324, according to result declared by the INEC returning officer for the election, Prof Kazeem…
Police nab INEC staff, recover millions in suspected by-election bribe
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State…
INEC vows action over vote buying allegations
“INEC is sure that the security agencies will do the needful; as soon as I lay my hands on the…
2027: INEC shake- up looms amid rising concerns
If lawmakers can quickly pass other laws, there’s no reason why electoral reforms should be delayed,” he said. The meeting…
INEC sends message to political parties, candidates, others on by-elections
The by-elections were occasioned by the resignation or death of serving members of the national and state assemblies.
Don’t exclude our logo in Aug. 16 by-elections, Abure’s LP warns INEC
Labour Party called on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on INEC to respect the constitution and the electoral laws in the…
INEC sets date for continuous voter registration in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will kick off its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Lagos State on Monday, August…
Battle for Edo heats up: Nine parties cleared for high-stakes by-election
Speaking during a press briefing in Benin City on Wednesday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Professor Anugbum…
Arrest any Labour Party protester at INEC headquarters – Nenadi Usman
The Abure faction had mooted the protest at the INEC headquarters in Abuja over rejection of the list of candidates…
2027: INEC cautions political parties
INEC drew the attention of all political parties in Nigeria to the situation at the commission’s last quarterly consultative meeting,…
SDP drags INEC to court over rejected candidates, party crisis deepens
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over the disqualification of its…
By-election: PDP demands removal of Edo REC, electoral officers
We unequivocally demand the immediate redeployment of REC due to his ignoble role in the last governorship election.
2027 election: Adamu Adamu sends important message to INEC
A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Adamu Kabiru Adamu, Esq., has issued an appeal to the Independent National Electoral…
2023 elections: Court dismisses INEC motion seeking to set aside judgment on electoral offenders
INEC had on 17 December 2024 filed a preliminary objection seeking to set aside Justice Egwuatu’s judgment, on the grounds…
INEC worried as journalists snub bye- election coverage across the country
She said the media accreditation portal was opened on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to allow interested journalists and media outlets…
INEC issues supplementary regulations, guidelines for election results review
Clear procedure and timelines have now been provided, the details of which are contained in supplementary No.1 to the main…
JUST IN: Amaechi dumps APC, attacks Tinubu, INEC
Reflecting on his departure from the APC, Amaechi revealed he had distanced himself from the party long before his formal…