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INEC Warns Against Premature 2027 Campaigns, Confirms David Mark as ADC Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties and candidates against what it described as “premature” campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as it officially recognised the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Premature Political Campaigns, organised […]

INEC, NIMC to Link Databases for Seamless Voter and Citizen Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on data harmonisation for citizen registration and identity management. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu explained […]

INEC Issues Certificates of Return to Winners of By-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to winners of the 16 August by-elections. The presentation, held at INEC headquarters in Abuja, was conducted by National Commissioners representing the respective constituencies. Receiving his certificate, Senator-elect for Anambra South, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, pledged to provide inclusive representation, particularly for business people and […]

INEC to Present Certificates of Return to By-Election Winners Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will present certificates of return on Thursday to winners of the 16 August by-elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. The presentation for senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect will take place […]

Tinubu Praises INEC, Congratulates By-Election Winners Across 12 States

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states, praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as “hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.” In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded INEC’s performance and […]

2027 already? INEC says early campaigning violates Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against engaging in early public campaigns for the 2027 general elections, describing such actions as a violation of the Electoral Act. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, issued the caution in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]

Countdown Begins: INEC Announces Timetable for 2026 Ekiti and Osun Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, scheduled for Saturday, 20 June, and Saturday, 8 August, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly. […]

Natasha Applauds INEC for Rejecting Recall Petition, Blames Akpabio, Others for Ordeal

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for dismissing a petition seeking her recall as the representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, she argued that the electoral body should have rejected the petition much earlier than its eventual decision on 3 April 2025. […]

INEC Rejects Petition to Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements. The commission made this known in a brief notice posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account. “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi […]

Edo Election Confirms Okpebholo as Governor, Dismisses PDP’s Petition

The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja has upheld Senator Monday Okpebholo’s election as the Governor of Edo State, dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. A three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, ruled that the petitioners failed to provide credible evidence to substantiate their […]

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