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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LP Fixes April 28 Presidential Primary

  The Labour Party has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission of a revised schedule of internal activities, fixing its presidential primary for April 28 and outlining a sequence of congresses across ward, local government, and state levels in the days leading up to it. The notification was contained in a letter signed by…

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ADC Risks Unlawful Organisation Tag, Olurode Warns

  A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Lai Olurode, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against proceeding with its planned national convention without securing the explicit endorsement of the electoral body. Speaking on the legal and political implications of the party’s proposed course of action, Olurode said INEC’s…

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INEC Officially Recognises Wike-Aligned PDP NWC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally recognised the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the party’s legitimate leadership. The commission updated its official website on Monday to reflect the development, listing Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu…

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Breaking: Foreign Affairs Minister Steps Down Ahead 2027 Polls

\ The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Ministry confirmed the resignation on Monday through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who stated, “The resignation of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed”…

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Falana Says Nigeria’s Electoral System Favours The Rich

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised what he described as the financial barriers embedded in Nigeria’s electoral system, saying the high cost of contesting political office is shutting out ordinary citizens from meaningful participation. Speaking during a public discussion on electoral reforms that gained traction on Thursday, Falana said national conversations around elections should…

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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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2027:  INEC Unveils Revised 2026 Political Party Guidelines

  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…

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