Tag: #INEC
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CVR : INEC URGES LAGOS RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXTENSION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, has urged eligible residents to take advantage of the two-week extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Ayobami Salami, made this appeal in a statement signed by Mr Taiwo Gbadegesin, the commission’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity in…
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NGE SET FOR 4TH LATEEF JAKANDE MEMORIAL LECTURE ON CREDIBLE ELECTION
As conversations around electoral reforms and democratic accountability continue across Nigeria, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is bringing together media leaders, policymakers, academics and students for a crucial discussion on the role of the media, electoral institutions and voters in strengthening credible elections. The Nigerian Guild of Editors has announced that the 4th edition…
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INEC REPORTS PEACEFUL ONDO SOUTH SENATORIAL BY-ELECTION, ADDRESSES NETWORK CHALLENGES
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election has been largely peaceful, with voting commencing on schedule in most polling units across the district. Speaking while monitoring the exercise in Okitipupa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ondo State, Mr. Mutiu Agboke, said electoral officials arrived early at polling units and…
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INEC UURGES TRANSPARENCY, PEACEFUL CONDUCT AHEAD OF ONDO SOUTH BY-ELECTION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and peaceful conduct before, during, and after the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. Speaking during the distribution of sensitive electoral materials in Akure, Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, urged stakeholders to…
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APC MEMBERS BACK ADEBULE’S UNOPPOSED SENATE RETURN BID IN LAGOS WEST PRIMARY
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency turned out in large numbers on Monday to support Sen. Idiat Adebule’s unopposed return bid for the Lagos West Senatorial seat. The party’s primary election was held at 206 Park, Festac Town, where members gathered peacefully for the affirmation process. The exercise was…
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INEC TO DEPLOY OVER 1.4 MILLION NYSC MEMBERS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS
INEC says more than 1.4 million NYSC members will be deployed nationwide for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a meeting with the NYSC leadership in Abuja, where both organisations discussed continued collaboration ahead of future elections. According to INEC, corps members remain a key part of election operations…
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ADC URGED TO ADOPT NEW PARTY OR RISK 2027 DEADLINE STRUGGLE – LAWYER
Awka, May 2, 2026 — A legal practitioner in Awka, John Okoli-Akirika, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to consider adopting a new, legally “clean” political platform if it wants to meet INEC’s tight schedule for the 2027 elections. Speaking to NAN, he warned that despite a recent Supreme Court ruling touching on the…
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OTTI KICKS OFF PVC MOBILISATION DRIVE IN ABIA COMMUNITIES
With elections ahead, Abia residents are being urged to do one key thing first—get their Permanent Voter Cards. Nsulu, Abia State, — Governor Alex Otti has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign across Abia State, urging residents to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the upcoming Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registration…
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NNPP SETS MAY 26 PRIMARIES, PUSHES CONSENSUS MODEL AHEAD OF 2027
The New Nigeria People’s Party has fixed May 26 for its primaries across all elective positions—from state assemblies to the presidency. According to spokesman Ladipo Johnson, the party will adopt a consensus approach nationwide, aiming to avoid internal clashes as it prepares for the big race. The date has already been communicated to Independent National…
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PVC PUSH: SOUTHERN KADUNA DECLARES ‘REGISTRATION EMERGENCY’ AHEAD OF 2027
Stakeholders under the Forum of Southern Kaduna CDAs have declared a “state of emergency” on voter registration, warning that low turnout in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) could weaken the zone’s political influence. Chairman, Dr Samuel Achie, raised the concern at a major meeting in Kachia, urging leaders across 54 ethnic groups to ramp…
