Tag: INEC

‘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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“Nigerians must know your candidates for INEC Chairman” – SERAP to Tinubu

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SERAP Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), has asked President Bola Tinubu to make public the details of the process for appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter dated September 27 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said Nigerians deserve to know the number and names of candidates for INEC chairman and whether the Council of State has been consulted, as constitutionally required. “A transparent and accountable process would serve legitimate public interests”, SERAP said. SERAP cited Section 154(1) of…

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“INEC is a prisoner of the Presidency!”– Dr. Bugaje 

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Dr. Bugaje on INEC

…Demands urgent reform Veteran political activist and civil society leader, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has issued a blistering warning that Nigeria’s democracy is in grave danger unless urgent reforms are carried out to insulate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from political manipulation. Bugaje, speaking on Sunday, declared that the electoral body has been “captured and compromised”, losing every shred of credibility under a system whereby  the chairman is handpicked by the sitting president – who is himself a major contender in elections. “Why should a president, who is an interested…

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Constitutional Review Committee proposes curbing presidential powers, reforming INEC

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Constitution review

The Constitutional Review Committee of the 10th House of Representatives, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, has unveiled a series of bold amendments to the 1999 Constitution aimed at reducing presidential authority, streamlining elections, and promoting inclusivity in Nigerian governance. A key proposal transfers the power to proclaim the National Assembly from the President to the Clerk of the National Assembly, with a similar provision applying to state legislatures, removing governors’ control over Houses of Assembly.  The committee also seeks to ensure that elected officials with valid Certificates of Return…

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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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INEC reveals authentic SDP Nat’l executives

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INEC on SDP

…Sends message to Police The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has recognised the Shehu Musa Gabam-led National Working Committee (NWC) as the authentic leadership of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP). This was contained in a letter addressed to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, which had requested the names of the party’s legitimate officials to help address the protracted leadership tussle within the SDP. The correspondence, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, confirmed Gabam as National Chairman and Dr. Olu Agunloye as National Secretary, alongside other officers elected…

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‘ADC yet to meet requirements for leadership recognition’ – INEC

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INEC on ADC

The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), is facing fresh hurdles as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has maintained that the party is yet to comply with the extant rules required for the formal recognition of Senator David Mark and Ra’uf Aregbesola as its National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The lack of compliance, INEC stated, renders all official documents and communications bearing their signatures null and void until the process is completed. Speaking with newsmen, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, through his Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said: “Ask ADC…

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Nigerians to get NIN, voter card at same centres

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INEC moves

…As INEC moves to link registration nationwide In a move to streamline citizen identification, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have agreed to deepen collaboration, allowing Nigerians to register for their National Identification Number (NIN) and voter cards at the same time in designated centres.  INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said the initiative could, in the long run, make the NIMC database the single source of truth for citizenship identification and potentially allow citizens to vote from anywhere in the country.  The collaboration…

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INEC declares Zamfara Assembly by-election inconclusive

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INEC declares3

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has declared the Ƙauran-Namoda South Constituency by-election in Zamfara State inconclusive. The Returning Officer, Professor Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University, Gusau, announced the decision, explaining that the margin between the leading party and the runner-up was less than the total number of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected in polling units where the election was cancelled. He noted that elections were cancelled in two registration areas in Sakajiki and Kyambarawa wards.  In Sakajiki with code 06, two polling units with 1,357 registered voters and…

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