INEC has clarified that Nigerian law does not limit the number of recall attempts, following the failed bid to remove Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission insists it adhered to due process, while the senator accuses INEC of aiding her political opponents. The issue has ignited debates...
INEC has dismissed the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing constitutional non-compliance. The Kogi Central senator hailed the decision, thanking supporters for standing by her. The ruling underscores the challenges of recall efforts in Nigeria and the importance of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The commission stated the petition failed to meet the criteria outlined in Section 69(a) of the Nigerian Constitution...
Ex-INEC official Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi explains that recalling a Nigerian lawmaker is a complex, costly process, comparable to holding three elections. He highlights challenges such as logistics, mobilization, and voter turnout, emphasizing the financial strain on both petitioners and lawmakers. No...
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to strip INEC of its role in registering and regulating political parties. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, aims to establish an independent agency for party oversight, allowing INEC to focus solely...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld Julius Abure as the Labour Party's national chairman. The ruling reaffirms the court's November 2024 decision and rejects appeals from the party’s caretaker committee and INEC, solidifying Abure’s leadership and resolving the party’s prolonged leadership...
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, highlighted the financial strain of conducting elections in Nigeria, revealing a reduced budget of N40 billion. He urged the National Assembly to collaborate with INEC on solutions, calling for better funding to address deteriorating facilities and ensure...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognized Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the legitimate APGA national chairman, following a Supreme Court ruling that settled the leadership dispute with Edozie Njoku. INEC confirmed compliance with the judgment, restoring Ezeokenwa’s name on its...
A 12-member delegation from Benin Republic’s Electoral Commission visited Nigeria's INEC to study its electoral processes ahead of the 2026 elections. Led by CENA President Sacca Lafia, the delegation explored various aspects of Nigeria’s election system, including legal frameworks, security...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumors about the death of Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu. INEC confirmed he is alive, healthy, and actively fulfilling his duties. The Commission urges the public to ignore fake news, stressing the importance of relying on...
INEC has proposed using computer-generated voting slips for voters without PVCs in future elections, following the introduction of BVAS. This move aims to improve voter access, reduce costs, and eliminate PVC-related fraud. The commission also outlined 142 reform recommendations, including...
Nigerians are criticizing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for comparing the 2023 Nigerian elections to Ghana's. While Yakubu praised Ghana’s quicker results, Nigerians highlighted flaws in Nigeria's election, including server glitches, delays in results, and violence, sparking debates about the...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the removal of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, citing failures during the 2023 general elections. Obasanjo emphasized the need for electoral reforms, including non-partisan leadership and better use of technology, to restore public trust in...
Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC leads the Ondo governorship election, winning 15 out of 18 LGAs with 268,144 votes. PDP's Agboola Ajayi trails with 79,125 votes, while ZLP's Abbas Mimiko has 2,365 votes. Concerns over vote trading were raised despite peaceful voting.
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All...
INEC has assured Ondo voters of a smooth and transparent governorship election on November 16, 2024. With sensitive materials already distributed to local governments, the commission promises to deliver a successful election process, ensuring all registered areas are prepared for the polls.
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