The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its readiness to take over the conduct of local government elections, but emphasised that a constitutional amendment is required to transfer the responsibility from state governments to the commission. INEC Chairman, Professor…
By Blessing Emmanuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the expertise of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to ensure the protection of sensitive voter data, as the country prepares for upcoming elections. This request was made during…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in a groundbreaking judgement, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold Nigeria’s state governors, their deputies and others to account over cases of electoral violence, bribery, vote-buying, and conspiracy during…
A Federal High court in Abuja on Friday stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing voters register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the purpose of conducting the forthcoming local government elections in the state.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 134 observer groups for Edo and Ondo governorship elections. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in Abuja…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured of transparency in the planned delineation of Warri Federal Constituency. Yakubu gave the assurance on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting for the implementation of Supreme Court’s judgment on…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu said this on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said that the tenure of the incumbent chairmen and councillors of the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will expire in June 2026. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee,disclosed this in a statement…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee,disclosed this in a statement…
