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 […]
*as Youth Minister, Nigerian Youths says it will Open doors youth Governance Tom Okpe, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has explained why he pushed for direct primaries as the only method through which political parties should elect candidates to stand for elections. The Speaker said direct primaries would bring more accountability […]
*Appreciates CJN, NBA intervention *IPAC blames litigations on intra – party crisis Tunde Opalana, Abuja Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday, told Chairmen and Representatives of political parties contesting the November 6 Anambra State Governorship election that their frivolous litigations are stalling smooth operation of the commission. Yakubu at the […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday reinstated 32 political parties that were de-registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing in their performance to meet the requirements expected of a political party, Daily Times gathered. The Court of Appeal upturned the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja which in […]
On February 6, 2020, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) took the nation by surprise by deregistering 74 out of the 91 registered parties that participated in the 2019 general elections. The exercise left only 18 parties presently on the INEC’s register. The commission said its decision followed a comparative review and court-ordered re-run elections […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the Power of the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister political parties which failed to comply with the provisions of the law particularly Section 225 A of the 1999 Constitution as amended. Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo in a landmark judgment delivered in the Suit filed by the […]
Calabar – No fewer than 32 political parties, under the aegis of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), on Monday, felicitated with the Cross River Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, on his 52 birthday. The CNPP in a statement by the officials of the 32 political parties, including the Chairman, Mr Sunday Michael, paid glowing tribute […]
A coalition of 18 political parties under the auspices of Coalition of Progressive Political Parties (COP3) has urged recently deregistered political parties not to waste time on litigation against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but to come together and stretegize on how to strengthen the nation’s democracy and politics. The coalition in a communique […]
Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from deregistering 31 political parties.Justice Chikere, in her ruling, said having failed to counter the application by the applicants, the affected political parties had the legal right which must be protected. READ ALSO: Breaking: Amaechi denies reports of […]
Mr Godwin Ezeemo, a front-line politician, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register more political parties to further sanitise the nation’s electoral process. Ezeemo, who is a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Awka. READ […]
Awka – Mixed reactions have trailed the deregistration of 74 political parties out of the 92 parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Some residents of Awka, the Anambra capital, expressed delight over the measure, others expressed dissatisfaction over the development. Mr Emma Iloegbunam, a former member of the House of Assembly in the […]
The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has said decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister 74 political parties will bring further reforms to Nigeria’s electoral process. The group in a statement by its executive director, Faith Nwadishi described INEC decision as a bold one, urging politicians to take it in good faith. […]
Abuja -The National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday deregistered 74 out of 92 registered political parties in the country. Announcing the de-registration in a press briefing in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said they were deregistered for their inability to fulfill requirements for existence based on Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). PDP […]
…Absolves INEC …Calls for conclusion of Electoral Act amendment The Forum of Chairmen of Nigeria Political Parties has indicted security agents and politicians over the violence and other electoral fraud witnessed during the just concluded Bayelsa/Kogi states governorship elections. The forum also called for an urgent conclusion of the process of the amendment of the […]
Samuel Luka As the National and State Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Bauchi State gears towards delivery of justice on various petitions submitted to it by candidates of t5he various political parties who felt short changed after the outcome of the last general elections, tension has continued to be heightened as petitioners and defenders await […]
Forty-four political parties in Borno state on Thursday signed a peace accord to ensure peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections in the state. The accord was signed by representatives of the parties and their candidates under the supervision of the state command of the police. State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Damian Chukwu, said the signing […]
The Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah, Rtd, has charged political parties in Nigeria, under the auspices of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), to promote, protect and project the unity of the country, despite their political affiliations. Rear Admiral John-Jonah, gave the charge, when the National Legal Adviser of the Inter-Party Advisory Council […]
A political group, Advance Progressive Forum (APF), has called on Nigerian electorates to be watchful as they prepare to cast their votes for their preferred candidates in the 2019 presidential election in the country and not be deceived by promises from candidates of the various political parties, but rather to be sure that whoever they […]
Foremost traditional rulers in Kwara State have maintained their stance on the need for political parties to adopt principles that will allow Kwara North Senatorial District produce the next governor in 2019. The Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Chatta Umar and his Tsaragi Emirate counterpart, Alhaji Aliyu Ndakpoto, stated this on Monday, while receiving a governorship aspirant […]
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, political activities have picked up with political parties and aspirants for the various elective positions at the state, and federal levels putting finishing touches to their strategies to emerge victorious in the elections. But we are worried that the ground norm which will regulate the conduct of next year’s […]