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INEC Gives Political Parties October 24 Deadline to Challenge Omitted 2027 Governorship Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties until October 24, 2026, to notify the commission of alleged errors involving candidates omitted from its final list for the 2027 governorship elections. The commission said the deadline complies with Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which allows political parties 14 days from the […]

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October 13, 2026
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🇳🇬 1. 2027: Nigeria’s voter register projected to cross 100 million The 2027 general elections are already becoming a major focus across Nigeria as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares for the next nationwide polls. INEC has projected that the number of registered voters will exceed 100 million ahead of the 2027 elections. The […]

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September 7, 2026
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INEC Extends Deadline for 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidates to August 11

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The deadline, which was initially set for Saturday, August 8, 2026, has now been moved to Tuesday, August 11, 2026. INEC said the extension followed requests […]

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August 9, 2026
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Tinubu Defends INEC, Says ‘All Is Fair in Politics’ Amid Opposition Criticism

President Bola Tinubu has defended the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the electoral body remains neutral and has never intimidated any political party or candidate. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing Catholic Bishops in Abuja, amid growing political tensions and allegations by opposition figures over INEC’s role […]

olayinka
July 29, 2026
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INEC Says Osun NURTW Dispute Will Not Disrupt Governorship Election Logistics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured residents of Osun State that the ongoing leadership crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) will not affect logistics for the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance on Sunday during a town hall meeting […]

olayinka
July 26, 2026
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Parties Rush to Meet INEC Candidate Submission Deadline Amid Post-Primary Disputes

Political parties are intensifying efforts to resolve post-primary disputes, finalize candidate lists, and conclude consultations on running mates following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) announcement of key deadlines for the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed that access codes for its Candidate Nomination Portal will be issued to political parties on June 26, while the […]

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June 10, 2026
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INEC Investigates Alleged Unauthorised Access to Emeka Ike’s Voter Information

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and publication of voter registration information linked to actor-turned-politician Emeka Ike. The controversy emerged following a social media post by Lere Olayinka, spokesman to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Olayinka had criticised Ike over his voter […]

olayinka
June 2, 2026
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2027 Elections: Court Cancels INEC Deadline, Grants Parties Extension

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck down the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) directive requiring political parties to submit their membership registers by May 10, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice M.G. Umar ruled that INEC lacked the authority to reduce the timeline already provided under the […]

olayinka
May 21, 2026
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INEC Rejects Bid to Deregister ADC, Cites Lack of Legal Basis

A new development has emerged in the legal battle surrounding the status of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally opposed moves to deregister the party. According to court filings reviewed by this reporter, INEC argued that the application seeking the ADC’s deregistration does not satisfy the constitutional […]

olayinka
May 5, 2026
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PDP Rallies Ekiti Voters After Appeal Court Confirms Oluyede as Candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has expressed confidence in winning the June 20, 2026 governorship election following a Court of Appeal judgment affirming Dr Wole Oluyede as the party’s candidate. Oluyede welcomed Thursday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in Akure, describing it as a victory for the people of Ekiti State […]

olayinka
March 12, 2026
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