Tag: INEC

A’Court halts ADC deregistration, slams High Court judge for ‘judicial rascality’

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A'Court halts ADC deregistration

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the execution of a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, delivering a major reprieve to the affected parties and a sharp rebuke to the trial judge. In a unanimous ruling yesterday, a three-member panel led by Justice A.B. Mohammed granted a stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the…

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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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PDP Crisis: Wabara-led BoT sues INEC over recognition of Turaki-led Interim NWC

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PDP BoT sue INEC

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking recognition of the party’s interim National Working Committee (NWC) headed by Tanimu Turaki. In the suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 4, the PDP BoT asked the court to compel INEC to update its records and publish the Turaki-led NWC, whose details were submitted to the Commission on May 4. The plaintiffs, including former Senate President Wabara, ex-Niger State governor…

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2027: INEC declares primaries held after May 30 invalid

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INEC on primaries

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that political parties conducting primary elections after its May 30 deadline do so at their own risk, maintaining that such exercises remain invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court ruling on the matter. The clarification was given by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, during an interview. According to him, political parties are expected to continue complying with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 while the commission’s appeal…

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NDC disowns “fake results” flooding social media

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NDC disowns fake results

…Says only NEC can announce primary winners The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has disowned a wave of fake results circulating online, warning Nigerians to disregard any list of primary winners posted on social media. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director Esq, the party said only its National Executive Council (NEC), has the authority to release official outcomes of the nationwide primaries held on May 28-29, 2026. “The general public is hereby urged to disregard the various results circulating on social media as the outcome…

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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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INEC finally recognises Shehu Gabam-led SDP leadership

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INEC on Shehu Gabam SDP

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the Shehu Musa Gabam-led National Working Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). INEC updated the party’s structure on its official website, listing Shehu Musa Gabam as National Chairman, and Dr. Olu Agunloye as National Secretary.  Other key members include: National Treasurer, Hajiya Maggie Mariam and National Legal Adviser, Barrister Aderemi Abimbola. The update carries the notation: “By Court Order” before the names of most executive members (except the National Secretary), in line with recent Court of Appeal judgments affirming Gabam’s…

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INEC kicks-off activities for 2027 elections

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INEC on 2027 elections activities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, officially kicked-off activities for the 2027 general elections. The day kicked-off the 38-day window for political parties to conduct primaries and choose candidates for the 2027 general elections based on the provisions of the Electoral Act and the revised timetable released by INEC. Counting from yesterday, political parties in the country now have exactly 38 days to hold primaries for presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly positions, including resolving any disputes. Parties must also submit their membership registers to INEC…

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Ex-INEC REC raises alarm over 2026 Electoral Act’s Section 63

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Ex INEC REC raises alarm

Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has raised concerns over Section 63 of the newly signed Electoral Act 2026, warning that it could open the door to electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Igini highlighted what he described as a major flaw in the provision, which reportedly allows returning officers to accept ballot papers that do not bear official INEC security features, provided they are deemed satisfactory. According to him, such discretion could undermine the integrity of the electoral process if…

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INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise

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INEC postpones voter exercise2

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Elections. The decision, contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Haruna, was taken yesterday, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where electoral preparations and related issues were reviewed. According to the statement, the Commission said: “Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election”. It explained that the exercise is “a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible…

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