The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared the winner of the Saturday, November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election by the Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Edoba Omoregie. Soludo, who polled a total of 422,664 votes, defeated his closest rival, the …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restated its readiness for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, assuring that the exercise will be transparent, credible, and peaceful. Speaking on Monday during the signing of the Peace Accord in Awka, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), pledged enhanced result management, early deployment of election materials, …
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday declined to grant the request of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention. Lamido, through his counsel, Jeph Njikonye (SAN), had approached the court with an ex parte motion asking for an interim order …
Newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has declared that his administration will stop endless pre-election litigations that have long undermined Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the 56th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), held at the University of Abuja on Monday, Amupitan …
Professor Joash Amupitan, on Thursday, officially assumed duties as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and professor of law, took the oath of office during an expanded meeting of the National Economic Council …
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has blamed the persistent low voter turnout in Nigeria on electoral manipulation and fraudulent practices allegedly perpetrated by desperate politicians. Speaking in Port Harcourt during the opening of the First International Conference on Advancing Politics and Governance for Sustainable Development, organised by the Centre for Politics, University of Port …
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a screening session held during the Senate’s plenary in Abuja, where lawmakers examined his qualifications and suitability for the role. Lawmakers Screen, Approve Nominee During the session, senators asked …
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly has begun moves to overhaul Nigeria’s electoral framework. The lawmakers held a joint public hearing on Monday on the repeal and re-enactment of the Electoral Act 2025. The new bill proposes extensive reforms to the electoral system, including early voting for security personnel and election officials, …
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has called for an urgent and comprehensive national review of the qualification and background verification process for all public office holders. In a statement titled “Certificate Integrity and the Future of Nigerian Leadership,” Obi commended the recent resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, …
The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central region as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan is the first person from Kogi State to be appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement …
