2027 Elections: APC Beats INEC Deadline, Completes Candidates’ Upload The All Progressives Congress (APC) has completed the electronic upload of its candidates for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, beating the initial deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this
INEC Extends Candidate Submission Deadline, Suspends PVC Collection in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the 2027 General Election. INEC announced the extension in a statement issued by its National Commissioner
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has insisted that an alleged publication error by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not affect the identity of its candidate, dismissing speculation over the party’s nomination. In a statement released Wednesday by Agada Abuh Theophilus, the NDC’s Director of New Media and Strategic Communication, the party affirmed that
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as the alleged politicisation of key democratic institutions, warning that the perceived involvement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force in political activities could undermine confidence in the country’s electoral system. The opposition party alleged that recent developments
Women have emerged as the majority among newly registered voters as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recorded 3.87 million fresh registrations in the ongoing voter registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. Figures released by the electoral body showed that female participation accounted for a higher proportion of the newly captured voters, reflecting
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