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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate suspension of all ongoing political campaigns across the country, warning that premature electioneering is undermining governance and worsening insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Falana, who serves as Chair of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB),…
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…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented a revised draft of its 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, inviting contributions from party stakeholders to strengthen electoral processes before the 2027 general elections. At a consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja on Tuesday, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan said the new regulations…
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has warned citizens to temper their expectations for the 2027 general elections. Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stated on Sunday that while the commission will strive for excellence, a “100 per cent perfect election” is unrealistic. Speaking at a town hall programme, Amupitan aimed to manage…
A coalition of opposition figures gathered in Abuja on Thursday to denounce the Electoral Act 2026. Led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the group described the new law as a “death knell” for competitive democracy. President Bola Tinubu signed the Act last week, following a swift passage…
Lawmakers in Nigeria’s National Assembly of Nigeria have highlighted far-reaching reforms embedded in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, introducing structural changes aimed at strengthening institutional independence, transparency, and accountability in the country’s electoral system. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, disclosed that the legislation…
The Peoples Democratic Party has formed a specialized legal committee to address disputes emerging from the Federal Capital Territory’s area council elections held on February 21, 2026, as it celebrates its victors while raising concerns over alleged manipulations that undermined the process across the six councils. In a statement released Sunday by the party’s…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a blistering critique against the Nigerian Senate regarding the Electoral Act 2022. The party officially accused the upper chamber of employing “subtle delay tactics” to frustrate ongoing reform efforts. This allegation follows the Senate’s recent decision to defer the report of its Committee on Electoral Matters. Consequently, opposition…
