The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have clashed over the alleged replacement of the party’s candidates for the 2027 State House of Assembly elections, with the opposition party accusing the electoral body of uploading names it did not nominate. The NDC alleged that several names published by INEC, particularly …
The Osun State Governorship Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of making false and inflammatory allegations against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The accusation followed Adeleke's appeal to the President to intervene in what he described as growing political violence in the state …
Electoral commission cannot shorten deadlines provided by law, judge rules A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified portions of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) timetable for the 2027 general election, ruling that the commission lacks the legal authority to alter timelines expressly provided in the Electoral Act, 2026. The judgment followed a …
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from giving recognition to the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 National Convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) slated for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court, in its judgement on Friday, based the decision on the …
By Isiaq Ajibola In the age of half-truths and erratic social media posts, it takes very little to smear the reputation of an individual, especially politically exposed persons like Prof. Joash Amupitan, who has recently been appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Tinubu. Since the announcement on Wednesday, there …
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) criticized the 2023 general elections, saying the flawed process has severely undermined public confidence in the country’s democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected these claims, insisting the election met legal standards and challenged the bishops to produce evidence of rigging. Bishops Decry Electoral Malpractice and Loss …
