…Demands immediate probe into alleged misuse of public funds ….Gives INEC seven-day ultimatum, threatens legal action …Warns allegations could undermine credibility of 2027 elections By Sodiq Adelakun The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to immediately launch an independent investigation…
…As ADC diaspora seeks prompt resolution of INEC, court issues before 2027 By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned judgment in a suit filed by Leke Abejide, seeking to stop David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as national chairman and national secretary of the African Democratic Congress. Justice…
By Adeyemi David The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the dates for the presidential and National Assembly polls in line with the new Electoral Act, 2026. Under the updated schedule issued on Thursday in Abuja, Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, setting the legal framework for the 2027 general elections and igniting fresh debates over electoral reform in the country. The brief ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with principal officers of the National Assembly…
By Adeyemi David The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 14 political parties to participate in the August 8 governorship election in Osun State, excluding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) from the contest. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission’s Public Relations Officer in the state,…
The House of Representatives of Nigeria has scheduled an emergency sitting for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to review issues arising from the recent announcement of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The decision was communicated to lawmakers through an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Speaker late Friday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable for the 2027 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections slated for February 20, 2027, and governorship and state assembly elections scheduled for March 6, 2027. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday by INEC Chairman, Joash…
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday held a consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja as preparations intensify for the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. The meeting, chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was attended by representatives of several political parties, including a faction of…
