The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Friday, signed by Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission said the decision was taken after a meeting with resident electoral commissioners (RECs)….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the rapid spread of false information through broadcast media is the “greatest threat” to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Joash Amupitan, chairman of the commission, made the warning on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, while addressing the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has flagged off its mega voter registration exercise in Lagos Central as part of efforts to expand voter access and boost citizens’ participation in the electoral process. The electoral umpire disclosed this in a post on its official X page on Tuesday. The flag-off ceremony, held at Ajele Sports…
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting in a partisan manner, describing the commission as “a criminal organisation”. Abdullahi made the remark during an interview with News Central while reacting to INEC’s decision on the leadership crisis within the party. He said the…
The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC) or face nationwide civic action. The group made the demand on Monday during a press conference in Abuja, led by Balarabe Rufa’i, the party’s national…
Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, former director of voter education and publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission cannot legally leave a political party without a recognised leadership. Osaze-Uzzi spoke on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he weighed in on the controversy surrounding INEC’s decision to de-recognise the David…
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. INEC conveyed the directive in a letter signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, secretary to the commission, instructing officials to put all arrangements on hold pending further directives. The commission had, on…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal order. It said the commission is overstepping its authority on the party’s planned congresses and convention. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said INEC lacks the power to halt…
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that proceeding with its planned congresses and convention could jeopardise its candidates. Amupitan issued the warning during an interview on Arise Television. He said INEC is a party in the ongoing court case involving the ADC and must…
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to seek an accelerated court hearing over its leadership dispute rather than criticise the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Keyamo gave the advice in a post on X on Friday. He said the crisis within the party is a legal…
