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Test run 2027 with free, credible bye- elections, Mark charges INEC

Tunde Opalana 15 August 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has been charged to ensure conduct of free, fair and credible bye- elections across various states and federal constituencies of the country this weekend as a litmus test to prove it can conduct acceptable elections in 2027. National Chairman

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Inmates Voting Right: INEC says legal, administrative impediments exist

Tom Okpe 12 August 2025 0

Despite Court judgements granting inmates of correctional facilities right to vote during elections in the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has maintained that there are still legal and administrative disorders, hindering implementations of the judgements. Recall that Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, had on December 16, 2014, granted

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ADC slams APC over early 2027 campaigns, cites disregard for electoral law, public hardship

Promise Eze 7 August 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid over addressing the country’s deepening economic crisis. Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, disclosed this in a statement on his X page on Wednesday. He criticised the APC for allegedly engaging in

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ADC debunks report that INEC rejected recognition of new leadership

Promise Eze 6 August 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked reports claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to recognise the party’s new leadership. Bolaji Abdullahi, interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, dismissed the reports as false on his official X handle on Wednesday, stating that INEC had not rejected the leadership of Senator

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2027: INEC warns political parties against premature campaign activities 

Promise Eze 5 August 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning to political parties and aspirants, urging them to refrain from premature campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission described such actions as clear violations of the Electoral Act 2022. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, told Punch on

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INEC hosts ECOWAS delegation, reaffirms commitment to electoral reforms

Dooyum Naadzenga 29 July 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday received a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) in Abuja. The visit was part of a post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission. It focused on how Nigeria is implementing recommendations from the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) after the 2023 general

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INEC issues update on party registration, election results review

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 July 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released important updates following its regular weekly meeting yesterday focusing on the registration of political parties and the review of election results. During the meeting, INEC emphasized the need for clarity surrounding the review process for election results. This comes in response to

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INEC ready to release supplementary election regulations, guidelines

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared its readiness to release the supplement on election regulations and guidelines, which will give an insight on the declaration of election results and candidates during elections. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Tuesday, during the Commission’s Regular Consultative Meeting

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PDP, LP leaders absent as INEC parleys political parties

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) were not represented as leadership of political parties in the country met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at a quarterly consultative meeting held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Chairmen and secretaries of many of the registered parties including Dr.

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PDP: Publicity Secretary comments on INEC unauthorized says Damagum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Crack in the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remain widened as the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Ilya Damagum denounces statements made by the National Publicity Secretary,,.Hon.Debo Ologunagba on the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the party’s scheduled 100th National Executive Committee

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INEC can’t stop our 100th NEC meeting –  PDP 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Major opposition party, the  Peoples Democratic Party has said that its 100th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled to hold on June 30 cannot be stopped by the   Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the party, the comments nh NEC meeting was properly convened and notice to that effect […]

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INEC lauds Wike, NASS Committees over new office building

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has lauded the President Bola Tinubu administration for meeting its demand for additional office facility to accommodate some of its activities and staff The electoral management body also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike for yielding to request for the

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INEC Reforms Under Scrutiny Ahead of 2027 Elections

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2025 0

As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing growing scrutiny from political actors, civil society groups, and the general public over its readiness and commitment to carry out much-needed electoral reforms. The 2023 general elections left a trail of controversy, with widespread reports of delayed

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INEC sets dates for Ekiti, Osun guber elections

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official dates for the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, scheduled for June and August 2026. The Ekiti election will occur on Saturday, June 20, while Osun’s will take place on Saturday, August 8. During a ceremony for the swearing-in of new […]

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INEC launches AI division to combat misinformation, enhance electoral integrity ahead 2027

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially established an Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department. This initiative comes as part of the Commission’s preparations for the upcoming 2027 elections, reflecting a commitment to harnessing technology for improved

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Senate Confirms 5 As INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The confirmed nominees, who will serve a five-year term, are Umar Yusuf Garba from Kano State, Sa’ad Umar Idris (Bauchi), Chukwuemeka Obeziako (Anambra), Umar Mukhtar (Borno), and Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem

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LP Crisis: INEC yet to make decision on disagreements

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its position regarding recent media reports that suggested it has recognized specific individuals as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP). In a statement released Thursday, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, emphasized that

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INEC Chairman calls for urgent electoral reform

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 April 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday addressed a gathering of lawmakers and electoral stakeholders at a retreat focused on electoral reforms, emphasizing the urgent need for updates to the nation’s electoral laws. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos, brought together members of the

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I’ll soon leave office as INEC Chairman, Prof Yakubu confirms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 April 2025 0

By Agency report Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that his tenure as the head of Nigeria’s electoral body will come to an end later this year. Yakubu made the announcement while addressing his colleagues at the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) […]

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LP alerts INEC of illegal Governorship Primaries in Anambra

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 April 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has alerted the nation, particularly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of an illegal Primaries, for the Anambra State Governorship election allegedly being conducted by some disgruntled members of the Party. The National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Obiora Ifoh told journalists in Abuja on Thursday