Category Archives: INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stirred political tension in Rivers State after announcing it will not conduct a bye-election in Ahoada East Constituency 2, despite the resignation of former lawmaker and factional Speaker, Edison Ehie.Ehie, who led a five-member pro-Governor Fubara faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, had resigned his seatContinueContinue reading “INEC Drops Bombshell: Rejects Edison Ehie’s Resignation, Rules Out Bye-Election in Ahoada East”

Commission Dismisses Claims of Voter Apathy, Cites Record-Breaking Registration and Diverse 2023 National Assembly Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed widespread claims that Nigerians have lost faith in the electoral system, describing such allegations as “baseless propaganda” driven by political interests.Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, inContinueContinue reading “INEC Fires Back: ‘Numbers Don’t Lie, Nigerians Still Believe in the Ballot’”

As Nigeria inches closer to the highly anticipated 2027 general elections, speculations over the fate of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) boss, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, have sparked heated debate across the country.Reports had swirled earlier this week that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu allegedly directed the INEC chairman to proceed on immediate leave ahead ofContinueContinue reading “2027 ELECTIONS: INEC Chairman Speaks Out On Rumoured Sack — What The Constitution Really Says”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pruned down the long list of groups aspiring for political relevance, shortlisting 14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria.The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025, by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information andContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: INEC Shortlists 14 Associations for Political Party Registration, Rejects 157 Others”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the David Mark-led faction as the authentic leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), putting to rest months of internal wrangling and political intrigue within the party.According to a publication on its official website, the electoral umpire confirmed former Senate President, David Mark, as the party’sContinueContinue reading “INEC Endorses David Mark-Led Faction as Authentic Leaders of ADC Amid Fierce Party Battle”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially kicked off the physical phase of its 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country, urging Nigerians to take full advantage of the opportunity to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of future elections.The physical registration, which began on Monday, follows the online pre-registration thatContinueContinue reading “INEC Flags Off Nationwide Physical Voter Registration, Urges Nigerians To Seize The Opportunity”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the date for the much-anticipated 2025 bye-elections. In a notice shared via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Commission declared that elections will be conducted on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in sixteen (16) federal constituencies, state constituencies, and senatorial districts across twelve (12) states ofContinueContinue reading “INEC Sets August 16 for Crucial 2025 Bye-Elections Across 12 States”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing mounting criticism over alleged delays in processing the registration of over 100 new political associations—an action that many interpret as a deliberate strategy to suppress emerging opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.Multiple political groups and coalitions, some formed in the wake of the 2023 general elections,ContinueContinue reading “INEC Under Fire: Allegations of Stalling Registration of 104 New Political Parties, Including Anti-Tinubu Coalition”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied reports suggesting it has recognised new leadership within the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Julius Abure remains listed as the LP National Chairman—at least for now.In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to theContinueContinue reading “Labour Party Turmoil: INEC Breaks Silence, Debunks Leadership Shake-Up Amid Supreme Court Judgment”