Tag: INEC
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Dele Momodu: Osun Governorship Election Already Resembles War, Says INEC Must Rebuild Public Trust
By Sunday Ameh Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, has expressed concern over the rising political tension ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, warning that the atmosphere surrounding the poll already resembles a war. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Momodu said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had lost the…
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FULL LIST: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Whose Credentials INEC Published for 2027 Election
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the names, academic credentials and personal particulars of the 19 presidential candidates and their running mates cleared to contest the 2027 presidential election. The publication, carried out in line with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, followed the submission of nomination forms by…
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INEC Registers 131,165 New Voters in Edo
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 131,165 new voters in Edo State following the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise conducted between August 2025 and July 2026. The commission also disclosed that 52,907 voters applied to transfer their voting locations to different polling units, while 19,565 people requested…
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ADC Declares Distrust in INEC, Vows to Protect Every Vote in 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will not rely solely on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to safeguard its mandate in the 2027 general election, insisting that the party has put measures in place to protect every vote cast for its candidates. The party said its resolve was…
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APC’s Deadline Claim Unravels as INEC Source Says No Party Met July 11 Cut-Off
By Opeyemi Adelakun Fresh details from inside the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have contradicted public claims by major political parties, revealing that none complied with the commission’s original July 11 deadline for submitting candidates for the 2027 general elections. The disclosure, made by multiple sources within the electoral commission, indicates that the All Progressives…
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‘Calling It Continuous Registration Is Illegal’ — Ologun Faults INEC Over CVR Deadline
By Sunday Ameh The Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Governance, Ayodeji Ologun, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its approach to the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, arguing that it is misleading and unlawful to describe the exercise as “continuous” when it has a fixed closing date. Ologun made the…
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INEC Closes Online Voter Registration Portal
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the closure of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online pre-registration portal on Monday, July 27, 2026, urging Nigerians who successfully completed their online applications to visit designated registration centres for biometric capture and completion of the process. The Commission explained that the temporary…
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Amupitan Seeks Direct Federation Account Funding for INEC to Strengthen Autonomy
By Sunday Ameh The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has called for the commission to receive direct funding from the Federation Account, saying the move would guarantee its financial autonomy and improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. Amupitan made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation…
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INEC Defends Public Voter Register in Emeka Ike’s N10bn Privacy Suit
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that information contained in the national register of voters is public and cannot be regarded as classified or confidential. The electoral body made the submission in response to a N10 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nollywood…
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INEC Considers Mock Presidential Election to Test Readiness for 2027 Polls
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a mock presidential election as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, in a bid to evaluate the reliability of its electoral technology and prevent a repeat of the technical glitches experienced during the 2023 presidential poll. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash…
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Court Restrains APC, INEC Over Benue Primary Dispute
By Sunday Ameh The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission to maintain the status quo in the dispute over candidates that emerged from the Benue State APC primaries ahead of the 2027 general election. Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the order on Thursday while hearing…
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INEC Denies Portal Access to Nafiu Gombe, Backs David Mark-led ADC
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims that it granted nomination portal access to Nafiu Gombe or members of his faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining that the Senator David Mark-led leadership remains the only structure recognised by the electoral body. The clarification followed allegations by the media…
