OccupyINEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Join ADC Rally Over INEC Decisions

OccupyINEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Join ADC Rally Over INEC Decisions

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a massive protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decisions, which they claim undermine democracy and the party's internal leadership. The demonstration, dubbed "#OccupyINEC," drew prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. The protest […]

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INEC Launches Mega Voter Registration Drive in Lagos Central

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched its Mega Voter Registration Exercise in Lagos Central, aiming to increase voter access and participation in the electoral process. The ceremony took place at Ajele Sports Complex (Campos), Lagos Island, led by Resident Electoral Commissioner Professor Ayobami Salami. The Mega Centre is designed to address high registration volumes in urban areas, reduce congestion, and provide efficient services […]

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INEC, UN Deepen Partnership Ahead of 2027 as Amupitan Pledges Credible, Inclusive Elections

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, on Thursday received the United Nations Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Fall, alongside senior UN officials at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, in a high-level engagement focused on strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of key upcoming polls. Mr. Fall, congratulated Prof. Amupitan on his appointment and commended INEC for the […]

February 27, 2026 12

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INEC, IPAC Push Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 General Elections

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to credible, transparent, and inclusive elections as it engaged leaders of political parties on Day Two of its first-quarter 2026 stakeholders’ consultations in Abuja. Chairman of INEC, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, described the meeting as a critical milestone, marking his first formal consultative engagement with political parties since assuming office. He said the dialogue […]

February 9, 2026 15

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INEC, Security Agencies Brace for FCT Polls, Voter Revalidation and Critical 2026 Elections Ahead of 2027

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission continued Day 3 of its first regular stakeholders’ meeting for the year 2026 with a high-level engagement with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), as the Commission warned that the year would be one of the busiest in Nigeria’s electoral history ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the meeting held at the Commission’s Conference Room, the […]

February 9, 2026 14

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INEC Engages Traditional Rulers, Seeks Monarch’s Support for Voter Registration Drive

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja In a significant move to strengthen grassroots participation in the electoral process, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has paid an advocacy visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, Oba (Dr.) Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. The visit, part of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) intensified campaign for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), […]

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CVR Exercise: INEC Assures Professionalism as FCT REC Charges Registration Officers

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Malam Aminu Kasimu Idris, has charged the Commission's registration officers to maximize the training opportunity to equip their skills as the Commission expects high work ethics from them as schedule officers for the physical CVR exercise in the FCT. The REC gave this charge at the opening ceremony of a 2-day training on CVR for the Commission's registration officers from the […]

August 25, 2025 32

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INEC, Correctional Service Open Talks on Inmate Voting Rights

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The push to enfranchise thousands of Nigerians behind bars gained momentum as the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche Ofori, met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Friday to advocate for voting rights for inmates. Ofori, in his first official visit to INEC since assuming office, called attention to the “often-overlooked” population of over 81,000 incarcerated Nigerians […]

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INEC to Resume Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration Mid-August

INEC revealed that the exercise will be conducted across 811 centres, including all 774 Local Government Area offices, the 36 state offices, and the FCT office. By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by mid-August, beginning with an online pre-registration phase. This is contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the […]

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