Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and peaceful Osun State Governorship Election on August 15, 2026, assuring stakeholders that all critical preparations have been concluded. Speaking at the Osun State Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Forum in Osogbo, the Chairman of INEC,...
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Osun State till Friday, July 31, 2026 to accommodate more voters ahead of the August 15 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, announced the extension at a stakeholders meeting in Osogbo on Wednesday....
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the palace of His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as his first point of call on arrival in Osun State for a five-day readiness assessment ahead of...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦5 million to the Missionary Diocese of Ogoja, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), to support its plans to expand access to education and healthcare in Cross River State. Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X account...
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has warned that Nigeria’s democratic transition ahead of the 2027 general election is under threat, accusing the President Bola Tinubu led administration of weakening opposition parties, undermining democratic institutions and creating conditions that could erode public confidence in the electoral...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to at least 90 days before the next General Elections to enable more Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. Obi made the appeal...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured Nigerians that their votes will count in forthcoming elections, as former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC), General Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd), called on Nigerians to rally support behind the Commission ahead of the 2027 General Election. The...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has charged staff members of the commission to work selflessly and uphold the highest standards of integrity, saying the commission cannot afford to fail Nigerians in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Prof. Amupitan stated this on Friday...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to influence the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, alleging that the move is part of a broader strategy to manipulate the 2027 general elections. Atiku in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of all its electoral technology systems, alongside a mock presidential election, as part of measures to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday, 16th July,...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) following the signing of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, describing it as a major step towards building a more secure and...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), for increased and sustained funding to strengthen the Commission’s operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a criminal investigation into the actions of Mr. Nafiu Bala following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) denial of claims that he accessed the commission’s candidate nomination portal and uploaded candidates on behalf of the party for the 2027 general elections. The...
Atiku Media Office has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly taking sides in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claiming the electoral body is assisting efforts to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday in...
Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or taking part in any state congresses organised by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark. The appellate court...
Senator representing Taraba North Senatorial District, Shaibu Lau, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he instituted legal action against the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s senatorial primary election. The lawmaker described the claim as false, malicious and the...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 18 chairmanship seats and 192 councillorship positions in the Edo State local government elections, according to the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). Announcing the results in Benin City on Sunday, EDSIEC Chairman Jonathan Aifuobhokhan said the election was conducted in line...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised opposition political parties for failing to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, describing the development as evidence of their lack of preparedness. The ruling party said it successfully...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” According to reports, APC governors are allegedly making monthly...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026 by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter...