CSOs Demand Verifiable Evidence of INEC Readiness Ahead of 2027 Elections

CSOs Demand Verifiable Evidence of INEC Readiness Ahead of 2027 Elections

ABUJA — Six civil society organisations have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide verifiable evidence of its preparedness for the 2027 general elections, particularly the readiness and reliability of its election technology and result-management systems. Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes, Yiaga Africa, who read the memorandum to the press on behalf of the CSOs, said INEC must demonstrate that the challenges associated with result uploads during […]

October 3, 2026 10

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APC Says It Met INEC Candidate Submission Deadline, Criticises Opposition Parties

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it met the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) deadline for submitting the names of its candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, while accusing opposition parties of failing to complete their nomination processes on time. In a press statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said it successfully uploaded the particulars […]

July 13, 2026 24

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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 […]

April 9, 2026 25

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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 […]

April 9, 2026 18

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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 17

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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 31

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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 22

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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), […]

September 4, 2025 86

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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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