…the compromised process, and I was not even allowed to enter the inner room where the election materials were kept and distributed," Ifediorah said.Furthermore, he alleged that sporadic gunshots were fired near the local government headquarters to intimidate YPP supporters, adding that a female party supporter identifi…

…ahead of the 2027 elections. She called for improved quality assurance for sensitive election materials, resolution of inconsistencies in voter data, standardisation of the implementation of downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and other provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. Maikudi also urged INEC to strengthen t…

…by ensuring the joint deployment of security officials with the polling officials and election materials from the RACs to the polling units on election day,” Maikudi noted.

…Government Area, around 8:45 a.m. Basiru commended INEC for the timely deployment of election materials and personnel and praised security agencies for maintaining order at polling centers. He expressed optimism that the election would be free, fair, and credible while predicting victory for his party. Senator Francis…

…Lanre Arogundade, said observers monitored the opening of polling units, availability of election materials, voter accreditation, turnout, participation of women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), security, and other aspects of the electoral process. According to the Hub: "Out of the 823 polling units where our obse…

…Commission (INEC) for what he described as the timely deployment of personnel and election materials across the state. He also praised voters for turning out in large numbers, saying the participation demonstrated their commitment to democracy. Basiru further commended security agencies for maintaining what he describe…

…officers allegedly stormed a distribution centre and disrupted the distribution of election materials. An X user, identified as Oyindampla, made the claim in a post on Saturday. He wrote: “Serious drama this morning in Osun state as some men dressed as Police Officers Allegedly Storm Centre in Modakeke, Fire Tear Gas a…

…voted at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo Local Government Area, noted the timely deployment of election materials and personnel to polling units across the state. He also commended voters for arriving at polling units early, describing the turnout as an indication of the people’s commitment to democracy. “I commend INEC for…

…after suspected policemen stormed a polling areaAn eyewitness said the men seized election materials and appeared to release tear gas before leaving the sceneElection agents and INEC officials fled the area as panic broke out among voters and polling staffPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit…

…for the arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officials and election materials. As of 7:13 am, voters were seen waiting at Gulf Junction, Ogo Oluwa Ward 4, Unit 2, Osogbo, the state capital. Osun voters are electing a governor who will occupy the Bola Ige Government House for the next four yea…

…31 min agoAugust 15, 2026 7:44 am Early voter turnout, arrival of INEC officials, election materials

…Tinubu also called on security agencies to protect voters, electoral officials and election materials, stressing that no Nigerian should lose his or her life over an electoral contest. The President made the call in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. He…

…unions was not unconnected with the belief that drivers would be used to transport election materials and that such control could influence the voting process. “It is a strategic move; whoever controls the drivers may have an upper hand on election day, and it is part of the concern that the actors are planning to rig…

…shortcomings in results management, voter turnout computation, consistency of sensitive election materials and public communication during the Ekiti State governorship election. The Chairman of the 2026 Ekiti Election Observation Mission, Dr Aisha Abdullahi, said BVAS failed to verify voters in 10 percent of polling un…

…Bridget Edokwe; and National Welfare Secretary, Auta Nyada. According to the report, election materials arrived early in most polling units visited, while accreditation and voting commenced around 8:30 a.m. in many locations. The NBA noted that security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security a…

…in results management, voter turnout computation, inconsistencies relating to sensitive election materials, and inadequate public communication regarding late administrative and judicial developments that affected the poll. It warned that these issues, coupled with the prevalence of vote-buying, could undermine public…

…Areas. Observers noted the orderly conduct of voters and the smooth distribution of election materials, contributing to a hitch-free exercise. The APC's victory strengthens the party's representation in Kano State and marks a significant political gain in the constituency following the closely watched by-election.

…Secretary, Danjuma Joseph, the NDC alleged that its logo was omitted from official election materials despite being a duly registered political party participating in the poll. The party claimed that while a logo appeared on the ballot paper, it did not belong to the NDC, a development it said may have confused voters…

…conduct of the election. The observers, however, commended the early deployment of election materials and personnel, as well as the orderly conduct witnessed in many polling units across the state.

…the hitch-free exercise. He lauded the INEC for the timely deployment of officials and election materials to 143 polling units in the area. A cross section of Presiding Officers who spoke to newsmen in Warawa said the exercise recorded a huge success, assuring that it was hitch-free. The bye-election was to fill the va…

…the hub reports, 246 out of the 250 sampled polling units showed that INEC officials and election materials arrived early in most locations, with voting commencing by 8:30 a.m in 69 per cent of observed polling units. It said that the BVAS recorded a 96 per cent functionality rate across polling units monitored, descri…

…to exercise their franchise. The heavy rain, however, delayed the distribution of election materials in some areas, resulting in a slight setback in the commencement of accreditation. Despite this, accreditation and voting eventually proceeded simultaneously in most locations. Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleu…

…logistics issue," he said. Nwoye noted that INEC was responsible for the distribution of election materials across difficult terrains in the Nsukka axis, adding that he observed the sorting and movement process the previous night. "INEC is responsible for the distribution of election materials. Moving large volumes of…

Yiaga Africa said most polling units had essential voting materials and security presence by noon, although gaps remained in the deployment of some disability-related election materials.

Despite the positive assessment, the mission identified discrepancies in election materials, noting inconsistencies between the number of political parties listed on ballot papers, result sheets and INEC's final list of candidates. The group observed that while INEC's final list contained 14 candidates, ballot papers f…