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A fresh round of power struggles has broken out inside Nigeria’s major political parties as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nomination portal opened for the 2027 general elections, with rival factions and state chapters fighting over who controls candidate uploads before the submission deadline. The flashpoint is the Peoples Democratic Party. The faction backed…
The battle for Delta State’s political soul has returned to familiar ground, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege drawing fresh battle lines ahead of the 2027 general elections, more than three years after their first contest. The rivalry has taken a dramatic turn through a double defection. Oborevwori left…
Political parties preparing for the 2027 general elections face growing legal uncertainty after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) insisted that any primary election conducted after its May 30 deadline remains invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier judgment affecting parts of the electoral timetable. The clarification was issued by INEC National Commissioner…
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 Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled by-elections for 20 June 2026 to fill vacant legislative seats across six states. This date aligns with the already planned governorship poll in Ekiti State. Professor Joash Amupitan, the commission chairman, announced the timeline during a ceremony for a new National Commissioner in Abuja. Bundling these contests saves…
Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will deliver a keynote address at a high-level stakeholders’ policy dialogue focused on Nigeria’s electoral process, organisers announced on Friday. The event, convened by Abuja-based law firm Law Corridor, is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. According to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is now threatening a campaign of civil disobedience to force the resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman. This escalation follows allegations that the electoral umpire previously used social media to express vocal support for the ruling All Progressives Congress. A referee cannot wear the jersey of a competing…
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…
Voter apathy overshadowed the early stages of Saturday’s by-election for two vacant seats in the Kano State House of Assembly, with electoral officials in several polling units in Ungogo Local Government Area reporting minimal participation despite timely setups and adequate preparations. At Ungogo Kudu 1A polling unit 028, officials arrived around 8:30 a.m., but…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a substantial budget of N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general election. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during the presentation of the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and the projected cost for the 2027 elections to the National Assembly Joint…
