Suspected gunmen have abducted a staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and shot a businessman in separate attacks in Anambra State, heightening concerns over insecurity in the region. The INEC official Christy Nkiru Okeke was reportedly kidnapped around 7:00 PM on July 24 along a major route by armed assailants, who whisked
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, has faulted the early closure of voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the practice as unreasonable and inconsistent with efforts to promote inclusive democratic participation. Amadi made the remarks on Sunday, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, believes that the commission can’t be genuinely independent unless it has financial autonomy. Amupitan made the assertion on Thursday while speaking on reforms needed to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that an electoral commission dependent on the executive
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has questioned the legitimacy of the party structure currently recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), arguing that it does not represent the PDP founded by its original stakeholders. Sani said the present leadership arrangement has moved away from the principles and ideals that
The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to registered voters in Osun State as preparations intensify for the August 15 governorship election. The commission stated that collection at the 332 Registration Areas across Osun State will take place from Wednesday, July 22 to Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The statement said the
The National Executive Committee (NEC) faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately remove the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) from its official portal. The faction argued that the recognition of the Mark-led leadership does not reflect the party’s lawful