Tag: INEC

INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise

Aminu Imam
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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INEC affirms Mark authentic ADC Chairman, in court

Aminu Imam
INEC affirms Mark

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally aligned with David Mark’s claim to the national chairmanship of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a senior lawyer in the ongoing court battle has revealed. Counsel to the former Senate President, Realwan Okpanachi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen outside the Federal High Court, Abuja, after proceedings were adjourned for judgment. According to Okpanachi, INEC’s counter-affidavit, filed as the fifth defendant in the suit, supports Mark’s faction and confirms that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025 validly…

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2027: INEC announces 3.4m new voters registration

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INEC new voters registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. According to the Commission’s week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, a total of 3,441,121 registrations have been completed as of 3 April, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins. INEC disclosed that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration online, while 1,372,737 others registered physically at designated centres across the country. State-by-state data showed that Jigawa recorded the highest number of registrants with 201,047,…

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Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Mark, others lead ‘save democracy’ protest 

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Opposition leads democracy protest

Prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday led the “Save Nigeria Democracy” protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Several chieftains of the party, including Peter Obi; ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar; a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; ex-governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso; a former Senate President, David Mark; ex-Osun State governor, Ra’uf Aregbesola, and a former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, among others, are present as the protesters march through the streets of Abuja. Hundreds of their supporters and members of the…

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ADC releases INEC affidavit confirming David Mark-led NWC

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ADC releases INEC affidavit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an affidavit from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated September 12, 2025, confirming that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark had already been duly recognized. The document, which the party made public yesterday, is said to clearly affirm that the leadership transition within the ADC had been concluded before the date in question. According to the party, Clauses 14 to 19 of the affidavit explicitly state that the process had been finalized and acknowledged by INEC as an…

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2027: ADC accuses INEC of blocking it from fielding candidates

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ADC accuses INEC of blocking candidates

…As submission deadline nears The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of blocking it from fielding candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as the deadline for submission of processes nears. In a statement issued yesterday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s national publicity secretary, alleged that the Commission’s action, including the refusal to receive correspondence from the party, is designed to create obstacles that would ultimately exclude it from the electoral process. Abdullahi said the Commission’s decision conflicts with its 2027 election timetable and provisions of…

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INEC suspends planned voter revalidation exercise

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INEC suspends exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The Commission had earlier announced that the exercise would commence on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an issued letter signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, INEC had initially instructed RECs to begin necessary preparations, including mobilising personnel and readying INEC Voter Enrolment Devices (IVEDs). The proposed timeline indicated that the exercise…

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Opposition kick, as INEC suspends ADC leadership recognition

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Opposition kick INEC

…Demands Chairman’s resignation A political storm has erupted across Nigeria’s opposition landscape following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership, triggering widespread protests, calls for resignation, and warnings of a looming democratic crisis. INEC, through its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, announced that it had removed the names of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC from its official portal. The commission said the move was…

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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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Appeal Court stops INEC from recognising PDP convention

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A'Court stops PDP convention

…Fines Turaki faction The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the October 31 judgment by Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the national convention planned by the PDP for Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved the four issues for determination against the PDP. The court held that the appeal by…

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