Tag: Independent National Electoral Commission

2027: INEC Chair vows transparent, tech-driven polls

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INEC Chair vows

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has pledged that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, transparent and technologically driven, declaring that the Commission will tolerate no misconduct in the electoral process. Speaking in Lagos at the ‘2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat of the Commission’, held from January 9–10, Amupitan said INEC was preparing for a rapidly evolving electoral landscape, and must rise to the expectations of Nigerians. “We gather here today not merely as electoral administrators and leaders, but as the…

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“We’ve not published 2027 election timetable” – INEC

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INEC releases timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has clarified that it has not published the timetable for the 2027 general elections, contrary to claims circulating in some quarters. In an issued statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, yesterday, the Commission described the report as false and misleading. INEC stressed that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law, noting that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, mandates the Commission to publish a notice of election not later than 360…

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INEC faces probe over missing ₦55.9bn meant for smart card readers, ballot papers

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INEC Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has come under renewed scrutiny, following fresh revelations about billions of naira allegedly unaccounted for during the procurement of materials for the 2019 general elections. Rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to immediately explain what happened to ₦55.9 billion reportedly released for smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election items. SERAP, which made the demand in a letter dated December 6, 2025,   said the findings published in the…

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‘2.4m Nigerians complete voter registration’ – INEC

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INEC on voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that 2,449,475 Nigerians have completed voter registration, with 1,425,898 online and 1,023,577 through physical capture. Osun led with 193,026 registrations, followed by Imo (144,209) and Kano (142,433). Anambra remains at zero due to the recently concluded governorship election.  The Continuous Voter Registration exercise will run until August 2026.

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Party registration: INEC disqualifies 6 more political associations

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INEC disqualifies

…As 8 scale through initial stage The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has said while eight political associations have completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, six others were disqualified. In an issued statement, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who confirmed this development policeman yesterday, said: “INEC held its regular meeting on 30th October 2025 to review progress since an earlier update on 11th September. “Fourteen associations had been pre-qualified to participate in the process, which began with a…

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‘6.2m Nigerians complete online voter pre-registration’ – INEC

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INEC on voter registration

More than 6.2 million Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed. According to figures released yesterday via INEC’s official X handle and website, a total of 6,232,673 pre-registrants were recorded between September 22 and 28, 2025. A breakdown of the data showed that women accounted for a slight majority, with 3,250,338 registrants (52.15%), compared to 2,982,335 men (47.85%). Young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 34 continued to dominate the process, making up…

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2027 Presidential candidate: “ADC to adopt consensus approach” – Spokesman

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ADC to adopt

…As court rejects bid to stop Mark, Aregbesola as leaders …Party slams ‘fake news’ after INEC recognition  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is pushing for a consensus arrangement to produce its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, even as the party grapples with leadership disputes, conflicting court interpretations, and accusations of fake news. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, told newsmen yesterday that the party will prioritise consensus in picking its 2027 flagbearer, only resorting to primaries if negotiations collapse. Front-runners reportedly include former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Rivers State governor…

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INEC finally recognises ADC under David Mark’s leadership

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INEC on ADC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). This development followed a period of internal restructuring within the party, which culminated in the emergence of new national officers aimed at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside Mark, other principal officers now officially acknowledged by INEC include: Ogbeni Ra’uf Aregbesola, as National Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Mani, as National Treasurer, Akibu Ɗalhatu, as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor, as National Legal Adviser. With this formal…

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2027: INEC shake- up looms amid rising concerns

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Nigeria may face challenges in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections as almost half of the top officials at the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), are set to retire between December 2025 and next year. Experts warn that if these leadership positions are filled in a politically biased way, it could harm the country’s democracy. At a roundtable in Abuja hosted by YIAGA Africa, the group’s Executive Director, Samson Itodo, stressed the importance of choosing new leaders for INEC based on skill, experience, and integrity. “We should all be…

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INEC confirms 16 by-elections across 12 states for today

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INEC confirms

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that by-elections will be held in 16 federal and state constituencies, as well as senatorial districts, across 12 states of the federation. The elections are scheduled for today, Saturday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at polling units in the affected constituencies. In a public notice, INEC outlined voting procedures, stressing that only registered voters with a valid Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) will be allowed to cast their ballots. “Voters shall only vote at polling units where they are registered”, the statement said. The…

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