INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, condemned the act, highlighting the commission’s major challenge in tackling the issue which is a gap in the electoral legal frameworkwho. Yakubu spoke at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Premature Political Campaigns organized by The Electoral Institute (TEI) at its headquarters in Abuja, revealing that “there is no sanction whatsoever concerning […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has officially recognised new leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress ADC, led by former Senate President, Senator David Bonaventure Mark, as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress. INEC listed the new executive members of the party, confirming the resolution of months of leadership tussle within the ADC. This […]
According to INEC, a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians completed their pre-registration in the first week of the exercise. Osun State recorded the highest number with 393,269 registrations, followed by Lagos (222,205), Ogun (132,823), and the Federal Capital Territory (107,682). In contrast, South-east states recorded shockingly low numbers, Ebonyi (261), Imo (481), Enugu (484), and Abia […]
In an update on its X handle, the commission provided details of the schedule, locations, and eligibility of voters. As a result, Rédíò Afínjú visited the Commission’s offices in Olorunda Local Government and Osogbo Local Government to observe how the exercise is conducted. Speaking with our correspondent at Osogbo Local Government, the duo of Okoro […]
In an announcement via its official X handle, INEC revealed that eligible Nigerians can now begin their registration online through the portal www.cvr.inecnigeria.org. This phase precedes the physical registration exercise, which will soon follow. According to the commission, in-person registration will be available at all 37 state offices and the 774 local government area (LGA) […]
According to a statement by National Commissioner Sam Olumekun, the court ruled in favour of the SDP in a suit challenging their exclusion due to the party’s failure to submit a valid notice for primaries, which meant their primaries were not monitored by INEC. In compliance with the court’s directive, INEC has accepted and published […]
Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Plateau, issued the warning during a meeting with stakeholders on the resumption of CVR across the country. Sadiq noted that such a move would not only attract grave consequences, but that anyone caught would be completely delisted from the voter register. “Voter registration is not only a […]
Dozens of protesters carrying banners and placards with inscriptions such as: “INEC, who is using you against LP,” “Mahmood stop destroying democracy in Nigeria,” “Tell INEC to obey court orders,” among others, gathered for the peaceful protest as early as 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser on Media […]
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, made the call while speaking with journalists where he questioned the roles played by other stakeholders particularly the media, security agencies, civil society organisations, the political class, and religious leaders during elections. He lamented the increasing violence before and on election day. He urged key players […]
This decision was reached during its regular weekly meeting which reviewed the ongoing preparation for the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State and further update on applications for registration by new political parties. The Commission said it is pleased with the turnout of registrants in Anambra State and the peaceful conduct of the CVR […]