Tag: 2027 polls

Fresh court ruling backs INEC Primary timelines for 2027 polls

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Fresh court ruling backs INEC

…Overturns earlier judgment A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) possesses the legal authority to set timelines for political parties to conduct their primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court, however, ruled that the electoral body cannot abridge statutory timelines specifically provided under the Electoral Act 2026 for submission and substitution of candidates. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.K. Omotosho, in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging aspects of INEC’s timetable and schedule of activities…

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“2027 polls at risk without urgent Electoral Act review” – Ex INEC’s REC warns

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Ex INEC's REC warns on Electoral Act

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has cautioned that Nigeria may be unable to conduct credible elections in 2027 unless key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 are urgently amended. Igini issued the warning on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at the All Political Parties Summit held in Ibadan on April 25, 2026.  Speaking on the theme: “Ensuring Free, Fair and Credible Elections,” he stressed that while Nigeria has made progress with electoral technology and legal frameworks, glaring loopholes in…

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2027: APC governors, lawmakers seek automatic tickets

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APC govs, lawmakers on automatic tickets

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently grappling with demands from federal lawmakers and state governors for automatic tickets ahead of the 2027 polls. Reports indicate that senators and members of the House of Representatives are demanding guaranteed slots from the party to return to their seats while outgoing state governors seeking to vie for senate seats are also making demands for the senatorial tickets of the party . Party sources say no official decision has been made but several meetings are being held to address the issue. Insiders reveal…

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2027 Polls: INEC unveils new guidelines, as parties reject Electoral Act

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INEC unveils new guidelines

…Warn of democratic crisis The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled fresh electoral guidelines for the 2027 general elections, even as political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) rejected key provisions of the amended Electoral Act 2026, demanding urgent revisions. At a high-level consultative meeting held yesterday in Abuja, INEC presented the new framework to party leaders, urging strict compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure credible polls. The session, chaired by INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, brought together top party officials, including representatives of the Labour…

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Tinubu orders appointees eyeing 2027 polls to resign

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Tinubu orders appointees

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees within his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to step down from their roles no later than 31 March this year. The directive, which signals an early push for political clarity ahead of the polls, was disclosed yesterday by the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Dewan Goshit. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026,…

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