The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the dates fixed for the 2027 general election were guided strictly by existing legal provisions. The commission, however, said it is consulting stakeholders following concerns that the timetable coincides with the Ramadan fasting period. INEC had earlier announced February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections….
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the electronic transmission of election results has not been rejected. The INEC boss’s clarification comes amid growing public concern over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced that the passed electoral act amendment bill has retained the electronic…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) issued a stark warning ahead of the 2027 general elections. During its 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture in Abuja, the council declared that Nigerian Muslims would not recognize any election conducted under the leadership of Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The council’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission expressed deep concern about voter engagement in Yobe State. Officials highlighted a large number of unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards. This issue emerged during preparations for upcoming elections. Disclosure at News Conference Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi served as the state Resident Electoral Commissioner. He revealed the figures at a news conference in…
The Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgement on January 21, 2026. He ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize the Caretaker Committee led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman. Moreover the court declared Nenadi Usman as the valid leader….
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu. He sought recognition as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party. This decision came on January 20, 2026. Additionally, the ruling marked the end of a prolonged crisis within the PDP. Anyanwu’s tenure expired in December 2025. As a result,…
SERAP files a lawsuit against INEC at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group targets INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu too. This action addresses alleged missing funds from the 2019 elections. Additionally, SERAP acts after INEC ignores a Freedom of Information request. They sent the request in December 2025. Now the court case seeks…
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have agreed that reconciliation is the only way forward in resolving the party’s internal crisis. Stakeholders say dialogue and compromise now matter more than litigation as the party prepares for 2027. Members aligned with the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)–led National Working Committee and the Abdulrahman Mohammed–led bloc confirmed that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. According to the commission, the information currently circulating is false and misleading. INEC made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday, January 2, by its Chief Press Secretary and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies in Rivers State. The commission will conduct the polls on the same day as the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. INEC reached the decision during an extraordinary meeting held on Monday…
