INEC plans review of PVC-only accreditation for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday proposed a review of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) as the sole means of accreditation of eligible […]
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PDP’s Ajayi rates INEC poorly in Ondo election, questions credibility
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ondo governorship election Ajayi Agboola Ajayi has scored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) low […]
Main reason why Ighodalo turned down Okpebholo’s friendship offer
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the just concluded Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has registered his dissatisfaction with the election results, stressing […]
Edo election aftermath: The ball is in INEC’s court
Fire and brimstone literally framed the build up to the conduct of the off-cycle Governorship Election in Edo State on Saturday, 21st September 2024. The […]
#EdoDecides2024: INEC announces voting time extension in some areas
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting time for the Edo governorship election in areas where the process commenced late. A statement by […]
INEC explains inability to hold council elections next year
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has asked political parties and other stakeholders to avert their minds to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 […]
INEC announces final list of candidates for Ondo Governorship election
As the 2024 Ondo State governorship election draws closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running […]
Let SIECs be, Nick Dazang
On Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, the Executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions(FOSIECON) paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the […]
INEC issues deadline for submission of candidate names in Ondo election
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued May 20, 2024, as the deadline for political parties contesting in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, to […]
Fintiri hails electorate, INEC, judiciary, for defending democracy
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has hailed the people of Adamawa State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary for defending democracy and the future of […]
2023 Elections: Politicians hacked IReV’s portal – Former INEC chairman, Jega alleges
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has said that reckless politicians seeking to win elections at any cost entered the electoral body’s election result webpage, IReV, during the 2023 elections. Jega said these reckless and desperate politicians destroyed INEC’s efforts to get the election right. He spoke while featuring on Channels Television’s Inside Sources […]
INEC rolls out full list of final candidates’ for February by-elections (photos)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final candidate list for Nigeria’s February 3, 2024 by-election. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun stated on Wednesday that the by-elections are essential due to the death or resignation of members of the National and State Houses of Assembly. “These elections will be held on Saturday 3rd February 2024 across nine States of the Federation covering two Senatorial Districts (Ebonyi South and […]
The case for electoral reforms, by Nick Dazang
There is a school of electoral jurisprudence which believes that electoral reforms are unnecessary. In fact, it believes that they are superfluous. And it hinges […]
Why politicians should be blamed for 2023 election’s challenges – Jega
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has said that the 2023 general elections were credible in many aspects. […]
‘The results were written before election, INEC disappointed voters’- Ajaka blows hot
The Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Muritala Ajaka, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the conduct of the […]