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The Digest: The Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) argues that Professor Joash Amupitan's previous role as Lead Counsel to the APC during the 2023 Presidential Election Petition creates an irreconcilable conflict of interest, threatening the impartiality...

According to FIJ, Professor Joash Amupitan, newly ratified as INEC Chairman, stated in a 2016 interview that budget padding by the National Assembly is a "lawful" and constitutional exercise of its legislative powers, a view that contrasts sharply with anti-corruption advocates. Key Points...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to Professor Joash Amupitan's nomination as INEC Chairman, stating it will give him the "benefit of the doubt" but demanding his loyalty be to the Nigerian people, not the government. Key Points: The ADC issued a preliminary...

The Digest: With his nomination approved by the Council of State, Professor Joash Amupitan faces a nation demanding electoral renewal. According to Vanguard, political parties and groups have immediately set a clear mandate for the incoming INEC Chairman: to rebuild shattered public trust and...

The Digest: Peter Obi urges a foundational reset. The Labour Party stalwart has called on INEC to pre-emptively verify the academic credentials of all candidates, framing it as a non-negotiable step for credible elections. Key Points: Peter Obi commended ex-Minister Uche Nnaji's...

The National Council of State has approved Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the nominee for the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Here are the key facts about the incoming INEC Chairman: Born in April 1967 in...

The Digest: The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Key Points: President Bola Tinubu presented Professor Amupitan as the...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Osogbo has ordered the Inspector General of Police to arrest the immediate-past INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for contempt of court. The arrest order was issued just hours after his tenure ended, Key Points: The order was issued due to...

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu concludes his landmark ten-year tenure, the search for Nigeria’s next electoral chief intensifies. According to Daily Trust, President Tinubu is set to present a nominee to the National Council of State, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Joash...

The Digest: Following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit, National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has been appointed Acting Chairman of INEC. Here are seven key facts about the new head of the commission. Key Points: Distinguished Legal Pedigree: A lawyer with over 30 years of experience...

The Digest: Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially handed over to National Commissioner May Agbamuche, who will serve in an acting capacity after his two-term tenure as INEC Chairman. Key Points: Professor Mahmood Yakubu has concluded his ten-year tenure as INEC Chairman. He handed over...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has received a joint delegation from Ethiopia's National Election Board and its Civil Society Coalition, marking the first such collaborative visit to study Nigeria's election management practices. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: A...

The Digest: The Inter-Party Advisory Council has proposed stripping the President of the power to appoint INEC's leadership, urging the creation of an independent committee to safeguard the electoral body's neutrality ahead of the 2027 polls. Key Points: IPAC proposed an independent body...

The Digest: With the next general election on the horizon, concerns are mounting about the integrity of the process that will shape Nigeria's future. According to TheCable, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over a perceived "lack of commitment" from INEC to implement...

The Digest: In a demonstration of steady leadership amid swirling speculation, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has personally chaired the commission's weekly meeting, directly countering reports of his imminent departure. The session, which focused on upcoming elections and staff welfare...

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman ends next month, attention turns to his successor, a choice that will profoundly shape the credibility of the 2027 elections and Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Yakubu’s legacy is marked by technological promise and public...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the definitive list of seventeen candidates who will contest the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for February 12. This follows the conclusion of the statutory period for candidate withdrawal...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the low turnout for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Enugu State, with only 1,801 new registrations recorded in 15 days. Despite smooth logistical operations, voter apathy remains a...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 out of 171 applicant associations to proceed to the next phase of the registration process to become official political parties. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: INEC assessed all applications based on...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has openly criticized incumbent politicians for exploiting their positions to launch early campaigns for the 2027 elections, acknowledging its inability to enforce sanctions under the current Electoral Act. The commission is now...