Backlash Forces INEC to Scrap Voter Revalidation Plan

Nigeria’s electoral commission drew widespread condemnation from opposition parties, civil society organisations, and the Obidient movement before abruptly suspending publicity preparations for a nationwide voter revalidation exercise it had announced just days earlier, exposing deepening anxieties over the integrity of the country’s electoral system less than a year to the 2027 general elections. The Independent…

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Political Tension Rises Over New INEC Guidelines

  The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled a draft set of political party regulations ahead of the 2027 general elections, triggering criticism from political parties and cautious reactions from civil society groups. The draft Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2026 were presented on Monday during a consultative meeting with party leaders and stakeholders…

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Obi Cubana Officially Enters Politics, Calls For Youth-Led, Issue-Driven Engagement

Renowned entrepreneur and social influencer Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has officially announced his entry into Nigerian politics, calling for a new era of clean, disciplined and issue-driven political engagement, spearheaded by young Nigerians. Cubana made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja during the official presentation of the City Boy Movement (CBM) Guideline…

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Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Resumes Debate Today Amid Backlash, 2027 Fears

The Senate will on Tuesday resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Amendment Bill, amid growing public backlash and mounting pressure from legal experts, opposition parties and civil society groups warning that further delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Findings indicate that the upper chamber plans to conclude…

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