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The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has declared that it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite the Independent National Electoral Commission's position on its internal leadership dispute. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the party...

The Digest: Top opposition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Senator David Mark have gathered at the Yar'Adua Center in Abuja to address the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress following its derecognition by the Independent...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress faction led by Senator David Mark has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission's decision to delist its leadership, accusing the electoral body of bowing to government pressure. ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi alleged that INEC's...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, creating confusion and anxiety within the party. INEC said it will suspend...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process and discourage participation. ADC National Publicity...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced it will cease to recognize either faction of the African Democratic Congress following a Court of Appeal judgment on March 12, 2026. INEC will no longer accept correspondence from the David Mark-led faction or the Rafiu...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission will commence a nationwide voter revalidation drive on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise will begin at the LGA level from April 13 to May 2, move to...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially recognized the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party national working committee backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The party's leadership has been published on the electoral umpire's...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties' registers of members as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The decision followed concerns raised by political parties during a meeting on March 24...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has complied with a Court of Appeal ruling by listing Wole Oluyede as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Ekiti governorship election scheduled for June 20. INEC also published Ogunsakin Ayodeji as the party's deputy...

The Digest: Former Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner Mike Igini has described the proposed 2026 Electoral Act as the worst in Nigeria's history, warning that urgent action is needed before the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Alumni Association of the...

The Digest: Political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council have rejected key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, describing the law as a setback to Nigeria's democratic progress. IPAC Chairman Yusuf Dantalle said the council opposes the mandatory direct primaries clause, insisting...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled a revised draft of its 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, seeking input to strengthen the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a consultative meeting with political party...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has described the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti (June 20) and Osun (August 8) as an "immediate litmus test" for the commission's reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in an Eid-el-Fitr message, Amupitan urged staff to...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared he will challenge the newly passed Electoral Act 2026 in court, alleging it is designed to manipulate the 2027 elections. Speaking after formally registering with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, confirming 14 political parties will participate. Notably, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) did not...

The Electoral Act 2026, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on February 18, introduces sweeping reforms to Nigeria's electoral process. Here are the most important provisions: No More Delegate Voting in Primaries: Section 84(2) abolishes the delegate system, requiring parties to nominate...

The Digest: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Joash Amupitan has stated that Nigerians should not expect a flawless electoral process, arguing that no election anywhere in the world can be completely perfect. Speaking on how electoral success should be measured...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 presidential and national assembly elections to January 16, 2027, with governorship and state assembly polls now set for February 6, 2027. National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna announced the new timetable...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in declaring results for the Kuje area council election to challenges in two wards, Central and Kabi. Abubakar Dambo, the supervising resident electoral commissioner, told The Nation that collation...