Tag: INEC
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Emeka Ike Sues INEC, Wike’s Aide, Demands N10bn Over Alleged Data Privacy Breach
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has instituted a N10 billion lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the alleged unlawful disclosure of his personal voter information. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, was filed before the Federal…
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2027: Parties Race to Meet INEC Deadline Amid Internal Disputes
By Opeyemi Adelakun Political parties are scrambling to resolve post-primary disputes, finalise candidate lists and conclude consultations on running mates following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s announcement of key deadlines for the 2027 general elections. INEC said it would issue access codes to political parties on June 26 to enable them upload candidates’ particulars to…
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Court Nullifies INEC Deadline, Extends Political Parties’ Submission Timeline to September 2026
By Paul Joseph The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck down a directive issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission that required political parties to submit their membership registers and related databases by May 10, 2026 ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice M.G. Umar ruled that…
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INEC to Deploy Over 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 General Elections
By Paul Joseph The Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) has announced plans to engage more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps for the conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the disclosure during a visit to the headquarters of the National Youth…
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INEC Resumes Continuous Voter Registration Ahead of Future Elections
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria’s electoral body, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), a move that signals renewed institutional focus on electoral participation ahead of future polls. The decision reflects an effort to expand the voter base, particularly among first-time voters and those who were unable to…
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INEC Sets Date for Ondo South Senatorial By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a series of legislative by-elections will take place on 20 June 2026, coinciding with the Ekiti State governorship election. Among the contests is the Ondo South Senatorial by-election, necessitated by the departure of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who recently took up his new role as Nigeria’s Permanent…
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INEC Restores David Mark as ADC National Chairman Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its official database, reinstating Senator David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and restoring other key figures within the party’s National Working Committee. A review of the commission’s website confirmed the updated leadership structure of the ADC, listing Mark as chairman, with former…
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JUST IN: Supreme Court Orders INEC to Reinstate ADC on 2027 Ballot as David Mark leads
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s apex court has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ballot for the 2027 general elections, marking a major victory for the opposition party. In its ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the leadership of David Mark, effectively…
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Akpabio Declares Ondo South Senate Seat Vacant, Orders INEC to Conduct Bye-Election
By Paul Joseph The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has officially declared the Ondo South Senatorial District seat vacant and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election within 30 days. Akpabio made the declaration during Tuesday’s plenary session at the National Assembly, stating that the decision followed the appointment…
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‘I Had Conviction from God Before Accepting INEC Appointment’ -Amupitan
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said he accepted his appointment with a strong personal conviction that he was divinely guided. Speaking in Abuja on April 22, 2026, during a church service organised by the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Amupitan explained that his decision to…
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Just In: INEC Postpones Voter Revalidation Exercise
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.The decision was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Commission’s Information and Voter Education Committee.According to the statement, the exercise which was…
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INEC Announces New Dates for 2027 General Elections
By Charles Maduka The Independent National Electoral Commission has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections following the introduction of the new Electoral Act, 2026. The commission said the changes were made to ensure full compliance with the new law guiding electoral activities across the country. INEC announced that…
