The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released fresh statistics on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. In its weekly online pre-registration figures covering September 22 to 28, 2025, which marked Week Six of the exercise, INEC said a total of 6,232,673 registrations were recorded. The breakdown shows …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 12, 2026. Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), disclosed this in a statement issued in …
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the court seeking an order to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the David Mark-led leadership of the party. The group urged the court to recognise the leadership structure of its factional acting National Chairman, Nafiu Bala. Bala’s Special Adviser on Strategic …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates cleared to contest the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2026. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mr. Sam Olumekun, announced this in a statement issued on …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared full support for the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Monday, stressing that the ADC backs the establishment of a legal framework compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit …
A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has explained why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot caution political actors despite widespread calls for action. Galadima, who featured on Arise Television's Prime Time on Monday, noted that although the electoral body has the authority to regulate political conduct, it lacks the independence …
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute politicians already engaging in premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Falana, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, described the development as “abnormal” and warned that violators must be made to face trial …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate action against politicians and political parties engaging in early election campaigns or face legal action. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, faulted the Commission for what it described as indifference toward …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties. The announcement was contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. Olumekun explained that the decision followed the Commission’s meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has advised members dissatisfied with the party’s leadership under former Senate President, David Mark, to seek redress in court. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, gave the advice during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today programme. READ ALSO: ADC has completed documentation with INEC – Abdullahi Abdullahi’s …
