The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Dr. Umar Ardo of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) of making false claims regarding the due process of NDC's registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Kaduna chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has affirmed its intention to proceed with party congresses, despite an ongoing dispute with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the interpretation of a court ruling.

A U.S.-based policy firm, Von Batten-Montague York L.C, announced plans to engage members of Congress and the Trump administration regarding decisions made by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the ADC leadership.

Governor Wike has asserted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should have recognized Nafiu Bala amidst the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party.

Pat Utomi has alleged that the Tinubu administration is conspiring to use the judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suppress political opposition, an accusation made shortly before INEC withdrew recognition for the ADC's national executive due to a court order.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of putting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to interfere in its internal affairs, following the defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KDI) have unveiled updated general and youth-friendly voter education manuals ahead of the 2027 electioneering period.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled revised guidelines for political parties to strengthen the electoral process and ensure transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is demanding that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) swiftly enforce a Federal Capital Territory High Court order to recognize the Agbo Major-led National Working Committee.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stressed the critical importance of credible elections as a fundamental pillar of democracy and essential for safeguarding Nigeria's national security and stability.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerian political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that failure to include women in primaries will result in regulatory sanctions and will not pass its regulatory test.

Ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obey the court judgment that settled the leadership crisis plaguing the party. The post NRM Leadership Crisis: Obey court judgment, NEC urges INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that free and fair elections are non-negotiable for 2027, urging staff to restore public trust.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti State has announced plans to display the Preliminary Register of Voters for public scrutiny ahead of the state's upcoming election.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to the six re-elected FCT area council heads and 62 councillors, following the conclusion of the February 21 polls in Abuja.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to appear on March 10 to face a contempt charge initiated by the National Rescue Mission (NRM).

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to Christopher Maikalangu, the AMAC Chairman, and other winners of the FCT area council elections, concluding the polls.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces major staff promotions, elevating 2,339 personnel, including 82 to director level. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-elevates-82-as-directors-promotes-2257-others/

Socio-cultural youth groups across Nigeria have expressed support for the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and dismissed calls for his resignation as politically motivated, ahead of the 2027 polls.

Ahead of the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at the weekend…

Scores of protesters staged a solidarity march in Abuja to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning against distractions ahead of the 2027 general elections despite an ongoing Electoral Act row.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the 2027 elections to accommodate Ramadan, despite protests regarding the Electoral Act.

A coalition of observers has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen electoral integrity following the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls, citing logistical issues despite a peaceful process.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed viral reports alleging the illegal allocation of over 1,000 votes to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a polling unit in the Kwali Area Council during last Saturday's FCT Area Council elections.

Following a by-election in Kano, Yusuf has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the electoral process.

A civil society group has expressed confidence in the Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging political actors to respect the commission's adherence to court orders.

Hadiza Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega, has passed away.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairperson defended the commission's actions regarding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) crisis, stating that decisions were guided by a court order.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that defying a court order regarding its convention could invalidate its election results, while the Kwankwassiya movement has called for judicial intervention in conflicting rulings and demanded the INEC Chairman's resignation amidst the ADC crisis.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria has approved a nationwide voter revalidation exercise, a significant step aimed at ensuring the integrity of the national register of voters and addressing concerns about 'ghost voters'.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognized the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) backed by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the party's factional crisis deepens, a move condemned by former Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George as deceitful and dishonest.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centre in Jos, Plateau State, to address challenges like distance, overcrowding, and insecurity in accessing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared it would no longer be a 'passive observer' while democratic values are systematically eroded by political actors, warning parties against such actions.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2,657,784 Nigerians have successfully completed their registration in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The post CVR Phase II: 2.6m Nigerians complete registration in week 10 — INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for mass education of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post INEC urges mass voter education ahead of 2027 poll appeared…

Oyo State in Nigeria has rescheduled its local government election to December 29, 2026, to avoid conflicts with the new timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Labour Party's request to dissolve the election of state, local government, and ward executives from their December congress.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the Osun 2026 governorship election, notably excluding the PDP and LP.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore public trust in the electoral process, citing a perceived lack of transparency as a cause of voter apathy.

The Federal High Court has summoned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over a contempt charge, indicating legal scrutiny of the electoral body's actions.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has raised concerns over how weak internal democracy within political parties could negatively affect elections conducted by the commission. The post INEC chairman warns poor party democracy could undermine 2027 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented certificates of return to the six area council chairmen, their deputies, and 62 councilors who won elections across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 2,339 employees, including elevating 45 Deputy Directors to Directors.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a comprehensive technical review of its regulations for political parties to align with the Electoral Act 2026, in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC), following a ruling by the Oyo State High Court validating the party’s 2025 National Convention. The post Pressure mounts on INEC to recognise Turaki-led PDP NWC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has issued a warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging in electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the timetable for the 2027 general election, moving the presidential poll to January 16.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to intensify voter education and sensitization efforts in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

A critic has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed in the FCT council elections, citing administrative shortcomings rather than legal issues, and expressing distrust in a key official for the 2027 election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reported a hitch-free accreditation process and early voting in three area councils of the FCT, attributing the success to functional BVA machines.

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria has raised an alarm, stating that a recent directive from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could prevent it from fielding candidates in upcoming elections.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has warned Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reverse a decision related to the 2027 elections, stating that failure to do so would trigger a credibility crisis.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court order and has vowed to continue its party activities despite the ongoing dispute.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against an unsupervised convention, while Timi Frank cautioned that the ongoing ADC crisis could destabilize the nation, involving both INEC and the APC.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized the Nigerian Federal Government for deploying armored vehicles to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, questioning the government's security priorities.

A Nigerian court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the GRIP party to complete its registration process, ruling that INEC had illegally excluded the party.

A civil society group has criticized Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2026 electoral guidelines, calling them overregulated and insufficient to guarantee credible elections.

A faction of Nigeria's African Democratic Congress (ADC) is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from leadership positions, intensifying the party's internal crisis.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the GoNigeria conveners have stated that 50% of Nigerians lack confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), emphasizing the urgent need for credible electoral reform.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly lost its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) archives.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that election results are anticipated to start coming in from Monday.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) admits it faces a trust deficit among Nigerians and is actively working to restore public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, notably excluding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP).

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concerns that persistent party infighting, leadership squabbles, and litigation are hindering its election planning and undermining democracy.

Nigeria's New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to focus on restoring public confidence in the electoral process, deeming it more critical than internal party disputes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the prevalence of internal squabbles, crises, and costly litigation within political parties, which threaten Nigeria's democratic consolidation and election planning.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned journalists in Ekiti State against misinformation, disinformation, and sensational reporting as the state prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the National Peace Committee (NPC) and other key stakeholders to intensify efforts to rebuild public trust and promote peaceful participation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections The post INEC raises alarm over trust deficit, seeks peace committee support for credible 2027 polls appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged that the 2027 general elections will be the best in Nigeria’s history, citing sweeping reforms introduced by the Electoral Act 2026. Speaking at a Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting themed “What It Means for Your Vote […] The post 2027 will be Nigeria’s best election yet, INEC Chair assures Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to resign over the recently announced…

A Federal High Court in Lokoja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore and conduct elections in 11 suppressed constituencies in Kogi State.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the polls to January and February due to changes in the new Electoral Act, 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in Dr. Chukwu Joseph for a second term as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC).

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is preparing to unveil a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, aligning with the new Electoral Act 2026.

An unregistered political party has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking the deregistration of another party.