The chairmanship seats for the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be decided on Saturday, 21 February 2026, with 65 candidates from 17 political parties vying for them. Voters in the FCT are set to elect leaders for six area councils namely: Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, […]
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed reservations regarding the persistent calls for the mandatory real-time transmission of election results from polling units to a central portal. In a recent analysis of Nigeria’s electoral framework, the former official argued that while the push for digital transparency is commendable, the […]
The Nigerian Senate has issued a formal clarification regarding its position on the electronic transmission of election results, stating that the upper chamber has not rejected the technology but is ensuring its implementation aligns with national infrastructure realities. Speaking on February 5, 2026, Senate spokespersons emphasized that the legislative intent is to provide a robust […]
Tunde Opalana, Abuja After a forth and back exercise, the Senate on Wednesday, retained the Electoral Act 2022 Amendment Bill for transferring of election results to the INEC result portal. The upper chamber however failed to make electronic transfer of election results mandatory as majority of Nigerians would wish. Recall that the Court verdict in the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized the comprehensive timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The announcement, made during a strategic review meeting in Abuja on February 3, 2026, sets the formal calendar for the presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and State House of Assembly polls. This early finalization is intended […]