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Nigeria’s opposition parties spent the weekend in a frantic dash to submit their membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The clock stopped at midnight on 10 May, marking the final cut-off for those planning to hold primaries by the end of the month. Under Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026, parties must…
The Senate has moved to end the chaotic practice of forum shopping by amending the Electoral Act. This legislative shift aims to stop politicians from hunting for favourable judgments in far-flung courts. It is a necessary attempt to fix a system where conflicting rulings often undermine the will of the voters. Under the new rules,…
The Nigerian Bar Association has issued a stern warning that it will pursue disciplinary measures against legal practitioners who institute court actions aimed at entangling the judiciary in the internal disputes of political parties. The warning, contained in a statement released amid ongoing factional tensions within the African Democratic Congress, reflects growing concern over…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to declare the legislative seat of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, vacant, citing his defection from the party to the African Democratic Congress as a constitutional breach and a betrayal of the mandate given to him by his constituents. The demand was…
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…
