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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to address the alleged cases of vote buying during the Anambra governorship election. SERAP recently revealed that the cases of vote buying and undue influence should be referred to anti-corruption agencies for ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra, representing 98.8 per cent, have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Saturday governorship election in the state. The commission recently described the turnout for PVC collection as a significant achievement ...

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman. The party recently revealed that Amupitan already has his work cut out for him ahead of the Senate’s confirmation of his appointment. According to him, despite ...

The Obidient Movement has congratulated Professor Joash Amupitan on his appointment as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group recently listed what it expects of the new Chairman and the commission ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator ...

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has come out to share the reason behind his decision to step down as INEC chairman. He recently revealed that he decided to bow out to pave the way for the appointment of a new chairman. Recall that Yakubu, on Tuesday, stepped down and handed over to ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reveal details of the selection and appointment process for the next INEC chairman. The group recently urged the FG to break down how Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s successor will emerge in clear detail. In a new letter signed by ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the by-elections held on Saturday, August 16, across 16 constituencies in 12 states. Recall that the All Progressives Congress secured victory in 12 of those constituencies, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on ...

The African Democratic Congress has criticized the by-elections conducted on Saturday, August 16, across 13 states and 16 constituencies. The coalition party recently revealed that the polls were marred by intimidation and corruption. Speaking via a press statement, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said that the result of ...

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission against undermining opposition political parties. The group recently warned APC and INEC against hampering opposition parties via intimidation, inducement, or infiltration. Speaking via a press statement, the SMBLF shared ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against conducting public campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission recently revealed that such actions are not only inappropriate but also a clear violation of the Electoral Act. Reacting during an interview, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for more collaboration among all stakeholders to tackle electoral fraud in future elections across Nigeria. INEC recently blasted the increasing violence regularly witnessed before and on election day. Speaking during a chat with journalists, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, ...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has come out to say that INEC has received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general election. He recently revealed that as of June 23, the commission is carefully processing ...

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum has distanced the party from recent statements made by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba. Recall that Debo recently shared that INEC does not have the constitutional power to regulate its meetings. According to him, ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has come out to say that it will not be pressured into overlooking strict compliance with constitutional requirements while registering new parties. INEC recently had its say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. INEC recently announced June 11 as the official commencement date for election campaigns, which have to end at midnight on Thursday, November 6, 2025. According to the National Commissioner and Chairman ...

Aggrieved Itsekiri youths have stormed the streets of Warri to engage in a peaceful but passionate protest against a “dubious and politically motivated” ward delineation report recently submitted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest that involved hundreds of angry youths started at the prestigious Warri Club in ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has come out to blast the Peoples Democratic Party governors over allegations that it manipulated the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi recently had his say while speaking to the press, and ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, Mr Agboola Ajayi has come out to criticize the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the poll in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has come out to say that a total of 17 political parties have uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms for the November 16, 2024, Ondo State Governorship Election. The commission recently revealed this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has come out to say that the November 11 governorship polls in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states are very crucial. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu recently revealed this to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, INEC will keep interceding with ...