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

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 […]

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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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INEC Fixes Date for Bye-Elections, Announces Voter Registration Plans in Anambra, Nationwide

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has continued its consultative engagements with critical stakeholders, holding a high-level meeting with leaders of all registered political parties as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure seamless electoral administration. In his opening address, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, provided a detailed briefing on the Commission’s forthcoming activities, which include the conduct of bye-elections in 16 constituencies, the resumption of […]

June 27, 2025 27

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INEC Announces Timetables for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In the spirit of planning and institutional continuity, the INEC Chairman used the same occasion to unveil the official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2026 Governorship Elections in Ekiti and Osun States, in accordance with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022. This legal provision requires INEC to publish notices of elections no later than 360 days before the election. The Ekiti Governorship Election […]

June 2, 2025 44

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INEC Chairman Swears in Six New RECs

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has swore in Dr. Sa’ad Umar Idris into office along side five other appointees as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), in a swearing in ceremony convened by the electoral umpire. The INEC Boss, Prof. Yakubu, who administered the oath of office, assisted by the Director of Legal Drafting and Clearance department, Mrs. Rakiya A. Nau’zo, […]

June 2, 2025 23

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91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam

As momentum builds ahead of the 2027 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed it has received 91 applications for the registration of new political parties. The Peoples Democratic Party stated that the number of applications received by INEC reflected a lack of unity among opposition leaders, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party called it a testament to the incompetence of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The Labour Party, […]

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LG poll: Rivers electoral commission receives updated voter register from INEC

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections. RSIEC said it has also secured the list of registered political parties in Nigeria from INEC. The RSIEC Commissioner in charge of Media and Civic Education, Tamunótonye Tobins, disclosed this in a statement released in Port Harcourt on […]

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