Tag: INEC
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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…
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2027: INEC to Unveil Revised Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure compliance with legal requirements concerning the schedules for the 2027 elections. Mr. Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated that the commission would release a “revised timetable.” While Oketola…
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INEC declares APC’s Ishaku Winner of Bwari Area Council Chairmanship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Joshua Ishaku as the duly elected chairman after he secured a total of 18,466 votes, defeating candidates from other political parties in the contest. The Returning Officer for the Bwari chairmanship election, Professor Mohammed Nurudeen, declared the result on Sunday in Bwari, stating that Ishaku had met…
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INEC Responds to Concerns Over Timing of 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the timing of the 2027 general elections, explaining that the announced dates were fixed in accordance with existing constitutional and regulatory provisions. The Commission also assured Nigerians that consultations are ongoing. In a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and…
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INEC wipes out 170 Political Parties, Approves Only Two
By Paul Joseph As 2027 general elections are fast approaching, the Independent National Electorate Commission INE has wiped-out 170 political parties out of 171 that applied for registration as political parties. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially registered just one, while another has been registered through a court order. The newly registered party,…
