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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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INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election

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INEC fixes dates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027 as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the date for governorship and state Houses of assembly election. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education committee, announced the new election timetable in a statement issued yesterday. The electoral body had earlier fixed February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and states’ Houses of Assembly elections  but was…

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2027: INEC set to review timetable after new Electoral Law sparks pressure

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INEC to review timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the new Electoral Act 2026 and issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, to ensure full compliance with the law. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the Commission remains committed to operating strictly within legal provisions. While no specific date has been given, he confirmed that a new election schedule will be released after the review. The development follows growing calls from political parties and legal experts who say…

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FCT: Low turnout, technical glitches mar Council elections

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FCT Council elections2

…As Wike, ADC raise concerns The Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday were marked by low voter turnout and reports of technical hitches at some polling units, prompting concerns from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). While touring polling units across the territory, Wike expressed disappointment over the poor turnout of voters. At a polling unit in Karshi, he encountered only electoral officials on duty, with no voters in sight. Engaging an ad-hoc official, a member of the National Youth Service…

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Kano: PDP, ADC, NNPP missing, as INEC conducts bye-election

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Kano bye election

Three major opposition political parties are absent from the ballot in yesterday’s bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State.  The affected parties are the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and a coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). INEC has, however, declared its readiness to conduct what it described as a free, fair, and credible by-election in the Municipal and Ungogo state constituencies. The off-season poll is being held to fill two vacant seats in the Kano State House of…

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INEC releases fresh CVR figures

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INEC CVR figures

…Reports 1.2m new voter registrations The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded a sharp increase in voter registrations in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with over 1.2 million Nigerians completing the process in the second phase as of February 13, 2026. An official update released by the Commission via its 𝕏 handle showed that 1,228,648 eligible citizens had fully completed registration under Phase-II, Week-6. The figure represents a significant rise from the 884,737 recorded at the end of Week Five. INEC disclosed that 673,124 prospective voters began…

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