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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…
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 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…
\ 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”…
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…
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…
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has delivered a comprehensive judgment affirming the legality of the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2025 elective national convention, which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the party’s substantive National Chairman, resolving a significant legal dispute over the legitimacy of the exercise. Justice Ladiran Akintola, delivering the ruling on…
The Obidient Movement has formally rejected the results of last Saturday’s Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, declaring the exercise a “brazen assault” on democracy and calling for a full and transparent review of the outcome, even as the group mourns the killing of one of its polling agents during what it has described…
