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INEC Reaffirms Neutrality Ahead of 2027 Elections

September 28, 2026

Nigeria’s electoral commission has no preferred candidate or political party for the 2027 general election, its chairman, Joash Amupitan, said on Sunday, reaffirming the commission’s commitment to neutrality, fairness and transparency, Prime

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2027 Elections: SERAP Sues INEC over Political Donation Limits, Party Finances

September 20, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Nigeria’s electoral commission at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking disclosure of political contribution limits and financial records of political parties ahead

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SERAP Gives INEC Seven Days to Explain $95 Million in Flagged Spending

September 13, 2026

Nigerian civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the country’s electoral body, seven days to explain more than 126 billion naira ($95

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SERAP Urges INEC to Disclose Political Donation Limits Ahead of 2027 Elections

August 23, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s electoral commission to disclose whether it has imposed limits on political donations and publish details of how it plans to monitor campaign

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INEC Sets November Nationwide Mock Accreditation Ahead of 2027 Elections

August 21, 2026

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November to assess the readiness of its systems and personnel ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman Joash

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Court of Appeal Restores ADC, Four Other Parties After Quashing Deregistration Order

July 28, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties,

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Gunmen Raid Osun PVC Collection Centre, Cart Away Electoral Materials as Parties Trade Blame

July 27, 2026

Suspected political thugs have attacked a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) collection centre in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, allegedly carting away voter cards during an ongoing distribution exercise by

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Appeal Court Restores INEC’s 2027 Election Guidelines, Reverses High Court Judgment

July 16, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a Federal High Court judgment that nullified key provisions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines and timetable for the 2027 general

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Appeal Court Affirms Order Barring INEC From Recognising David Mark-led ADC Congresses

July 13, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday affirmed a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed

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2027: Atiku Camp Accuses INEC of Deepening ADC Leadership Crisis Through Rival Faction Recognition

July 13, 2026

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of undermining Nigeria’s opposition by allegedly granting access to its candidate nomination portal to a

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HURIWA Seeks INEC Clarification on PDP Access Code Amid Leadership Dispute

July 5, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately clarify reports alleging that it issued the Candidates’ Access Code for the upload of

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INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration by Two Weeks, Rolls Out Online Self-Service for First-Time Voters

July 4, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced a fully online self-service registration platform for first-time voters, in a move

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Nine Political Parties Collect INEC Access Codes as 2027 Nomination Process Gains Momentum

July 1, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that nine registered political parties have collected access codes required to upload the particulars of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly

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INEC Moves to Resolve Legal Disputes Over 2027 Election Timetable, Warns Against Regulatory Uncertainty

June 9, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said the Commission’s decision to appeal two recent Federal High Court judgments relating to

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INEC Launches Probe Into Alleged CVR Database Breach, Rules Out External Hack

June 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations of unauthorised access to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, following reports circulating on social media suggesting

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INEC Announces Final Phase of Nationwide Voter Registration, Sets July Deadline for Exercise

May 5, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) has announced the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise for what it described as the third and final phase, beginning

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INEC Uploads David Mark-Led ADC Executives Following Supreme Court Judgment

May 1, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the names of executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) aligned with former Senate President David Mark on its official portal, in compliance with

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Foundation Demands INEC Release Forensic Report on Alleged Fake Account Linked to Prof. Amupitan

April 21, 2026

A civil society organisation, the Foundation for Digital Justice, has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose details of its forensic investigation into an allegedly fabricated X (formerly Twitter)

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INEC Clears Prof. Amupitan of Alleged X Account Ownership, Cites Forensic Evidence of Digital Fabrication

April 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false allegations linking its official, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to a purported X (formerly Twitter) account, following a forensic investigation which concluded that

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How Voter Revalidation Could Disenfranchise Millions

April 6, 2026

Nigeria’s main opposition parties, civic groups and political movements warned Sunday that a planned voter revalidation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission could disenfranchise millions and undermine public trust ahead of

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INEC Derecognises ADC Leader, Opposition Alleges Political Interference

April 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed key leaders of the African Democratic Congress from its official records and suspended engagement with all factions of the party, citing a court order in

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INEC, IPAC Clash Over Provisions Of Revised Electoral Act

March 24, 2026

Nigeria’s electoral commission and political parties on Tuesday disagreed over provisions of a revised electoral law, with opposition groups warning that some of the changes could undermine preparations for the 2027 general

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10 Key Changes INEC Is Making Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections

March 6, 2026

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has begun implementing a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, reducing litigation, and strengthening public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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7 Key Requirements Political Parties Must Meet Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026

March 6, 2026

Political parties in Nigeria are preparing to adjust to new legal requirements following the signing of the Electoral Act 2026 into law on February 18, 2026. The reforms are expected to shape

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2027 Polls: INEC Promises Reforms as Political Parties Begin Digital Registration

March 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to credible elections as the country gears up for the 2027 polls, while political parties begin nationwide digital membership drives under the

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INEC Shifts 2027 Presidential Election to January 16 After New Electoral Act

February 27, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, following a revision of the country’s electoral timetable in line with the newly

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2027: Odinkalu Questions Amupitan’s Ability to Deliver Credible Polls

February 25, 2026

Nigerian human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has expressed doubts about the ability of the country’s electoral body to conduct credible elections, following concerns over recent local polls in the capital. Speaking on

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FCT Polls: APC Dominance Masks Deeper Questions for 2027

February 23, 2026

The latest area council elections in Nigeria’s capital have delivered a familiar headline—victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress—but beneath the surface, the results point to more complex political undercurrents that may

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FCT Polls: INEC Allegedly Forgets Original Copy of Result Sheets

February 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of failing to deploy the original result sheet to a polling unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), a development that reportedly

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Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

February 21, 2026

Voting in parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got off to a slow start on Saturday, with delays and low turnout reported in several polling units. In Jikwoyi, elections scheduled to begin at

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Ramadan Clash: Bashir Ahmad Urges INEC to Review 2027 General Election Dates

A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the proposed dates for the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over their coincidence with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Prime Business Africa reports. INEC

February 13, 2026

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2027 Polls: INEC Projects ₦873.78bn Budget, Seeks ₦209bn for Election Technology

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has placed the projected cost of conducting Nigeria’s 2027 general elections at ₦873.78 billion, a figure significantly higher than the funding released for the 2023 polls. The figure was presented on Thursday by INEC Chairman, Prof.

February 12, 2026

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INEC Raises Concern Over Party Infighting as It Registers Two New Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that persistent internal crises and leadership disputes within political parties pose a growing threat to Nigeria’s democratic process, even as it registered two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered parties to

February 5, 2026

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Muslims May Boycott 2027 Elections Over INEC Chairman

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called for the immediate removal of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that Muslims may boycott the 2027 elections if he remains in office. The council

January 29, 2026

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FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated voters’ register for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), listing 1,680,315 eligible voters ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections. The revised figure marks an increase from the 1,570,307 voters recorded

January 14, 2026

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INEC Rejects Claims of Excluding Labour Party from 2026 FCT Area Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected allegations that it deliberately excluded Labour Party (LP) candidates from the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, insisting that no valid court order compels it to grant the party access codes to

January 7, 2026

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INEC’s New Leadership Braces For Anambra Guber Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible governorship election in Anambra State, scheduled for November 8, 2025, assuring Nigerians of transparency and efficiency under its new chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN).

October 22, 2025

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Human Rights Group Urges Tinubu to Halt Premature 2027 Campaigns, Tasks INEC on Electoral Integrity

Human Rights Group Urges Tinubu to Halt Premature 2027 Campaigns, Tasks INEC on Electoral Integrity The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Tinubu to enforce his earlier directive against premature campaigns for the 2027 presidential election, warning

August 27, 2025

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Anambra Guber 2025: INEC Publishes Personal Details Of Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has published personal particulars of each candidate and his running mate for the Anambra governorship election. In a statement released on Saturday, signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC

May 18, 2025

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LP, PDP Leadership Tussle: We’re Yet To Decide – INEC

As the leadership crisis in the Labour Party lingers, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is yet to make any decision concerning who the national chairman and national secretary are. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman,

May 11, 2025

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