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2027: “Era of ballot box snatching, result manipulation is over” – INEC

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INEC on ballot snatching

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that ballot box snatching and election result manipulation will no longer determine the outcome of elections, declaring that stronger legal and technological safeguards are now in place ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the commission’s headquarters. The meeting centred on strengthening collaboration between both agencies, particularly in voter education and public awareness ahead…

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‘Court rulings threaten 2027 elections’ – INEC

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INEC on court rulings

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concern that recent court decisions affecting aspects of its 2027 general election timetable could create significant disruptions to election planning if not urgently resolved by appellate courts. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, expressed the concern during the Commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, noting that conflicting judicial pronouncements have created uncertainty around key electoral timelines. According to him, the Commission has already filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned portions of INEC’s schedule of activities…

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SDP accuses APC of deepening poverty, undermining opposition

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SDP accuses APC

Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plunging Nigerians into poverty and using state institutions to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Bugaje made the remarks yesterday  while speaking at the SDP National Convention and presidential primaries held in Bauchi. He alleged that the APC had “stolen the country high and dry” while Nigerians continue to battle insecurity, rising fuel prices, unemployment and poor electricity supply. According to him, many Nigerians now…

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“Rising insecurity could undermine 2027 elections” – Security experts, veterans warn

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Security experts, veterans warn

Security experts and veterans have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, warning of a complex and expanding threat landscape. A State Commander of the Nigeria Forests Guard, Larry Igwe described Nigeria’s security challenge as “networked,” with criminal elements moving across regions, contributing to the spread from the North-East into the Middle-Belt and South-East. He attributed the crisis to poverty, unemployment, governance gaps, and weak logistics. While Chairman of the Nigeria Legion in Ebonyi state, Retired Corporal Okechukwu Ijeagwu, described 2026 as…

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APC grants automatic Katsina Reps. ticket to Yusuf Buhari

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APC grants Yusuf Buhari

Son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has secured the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. According to reports, Yusuf was adopted unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on April 28. The consensus agreement was announced by the Chairman of the committee for Daura Zone, Ahmed Ɗangiwa. The adoption followed consultations among party leaders and stakeholders in the area. Speaking after the announcement, the APC Chairman of Mai’adua local government area, Mannir Musa, called…

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“2027 election won’t be 100% perfect” – INEC chair warns

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INEC chair warns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity to electronically transmit results for the 2027 elections, but Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan cautioned that a “100 percent perfect election” may not be achievable. Amupitan made the remarks on Sunday, during a live Citizens’ Town Hall discussion on the Electoral Act 2026, titled: ‘What it Means for Your Votes and the 2027 Elections, anchored by Yiaga Africa. Political leaders present included APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, LP Interim Chairman, Nenadi Usman, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili,…

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