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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Political Parties Race to Beat May 30 Deadline as INEC Unveils 2027 Timetable

Political parties across Nigeria have 91 days to conduct and conclude their primaries following the release of a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Under the new schedule announced on Thursday, presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on January 16, 2027, while governorship and state assembly […]

olayinka
February 28, 2026
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BREAKING: INEC Reschedules 2027 General Elections to January, February

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the 2027 General Elections, shifting the presidential and National Assembly polls to January, while governorship and state assembly elections will now be conducted in February. In a statement released on Wednesday, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam […]

olayinka
February 26, 2026
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INEC Begins Upload Of FCT Chairmanship Results To IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the upload of results from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council chairmanship elections to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. The elections, held on Saturday, featured contests for 68 positions, comprising six Area Council chairmanship seats and 62 councillorship slots. As of about 7:35 p.m., checks on […]

olayinka
February 21, 2026
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1.5 Million FCT Residents Collect PVCs Ahead of Council Elections – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that more than 1.5 million registered voters in the Federal Capital Territory have collected their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the Area Council elections slated for Saturday, February 21, 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter […]

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February 19, 2026
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INEC Explains Basis for 2027 Election Dates, Acknowledges Holiday Concerns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the rationale behind the dates announced for the 2027 General Election, following public concerns over their coincidence with certain national holidays and observances. In a statement issued on February 13, 2026, the Commission said the timetable was prepared in strict compliance with the provisions of the Constitution […]

olayinka
February 14, 2026
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