…the candidates alleged that the exercise conducted by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) lacked the basic ingredients of credibility. One of the candidates, Abubakar Ahmadu, who spoke for all the candidates, said, “We wish to state emphatically that elections did not hold in all the local gover…

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed by a civil…

…enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, "to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year." Tinubu noted that Governor Oy…

…areas of the state. The observation mission was led by former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, and included senior officials of the association such as NBA First Vice President, Sabastine Anyia; General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Idris Ojibara; National Publicity Secret…

…of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Akur…

…for their peaceful conduct during the election and praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other stakeholders for ensuring a credible electoral process. He expressed optimism that Oyebanji's second term would further drive infrastructural development, economic growth, youth e…

The Action Peoples Party, APP, in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party also warned against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August…

…policies" and commitment to development. It also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and other stakeholders for what it described as a professional and well-conducted electoral process. The party further praised residents of Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct and activ…

…development in the district. The governor also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and voters for what he described as a peaceful and credible electoral process, while calling for continued unity in the interest of regional progress.

…He secured 319,224 votes and was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Oborevwori said the victory was historic, as it marked the first consecutive second-term win by a sitting governor in the state. He noted that no Ekiti State governor had achieved such a feat since the return o…

…of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oyebanji the winner of Saturday's governorship election in the state. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples Democra…

…Gboyega Akosile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship election on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti. The Lagos governor said Oyebanji's victory across the 16 local government areas of the state,…

…the exercise lacked credibility. Addressing journalists after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the election, Bejide alleged widespread vote-buying, intimidation, and electoral irregul…

…the disturbing role of the judiciary and the body language of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Speaking with journalists in Minna on Sunday after a thanksgiving service to mark his 64th birthday, Vatsa said the country’s hard-earned democracy could be endangered if the two institutions fail to act i…

…the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to cancel the exercise over alleged electoral irregularities. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Danjuma Joseph, the NDC alleged that its logo was omitted from official el…

…Area, describing the election as a “sham” and accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of failing to uphold electoral laws. The LP candidate alleged that electoral irregularities occurred across several polling units and wards in the senatorial district. Among the allegations were reports of mass t…

…in view of the non-adherence to electoral laws by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise. Maku alleged that the Returning Officer for the election failed to address the issues of fraud and manipulation raised by agents of the Labour Party. "I have observed that what took p…

…all 16 local government areas of the state in the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that he polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival, Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 40,543 votes. Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came third…

…support the APC. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Oyebanji the winner of Saturday's governorship election in the state. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples Demo…

...Opposition Cries Foul By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State. The declaration came amid allegations of electoral i…

…the very end," he added. Ayodele also cautioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allowing himself to be influenced by political interests in the state. He warned that any attempt to compromise the electoral process could have serious consequences, urging the electoral umpire…

…South-East Senatorial District seat. Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed the APC consolidating its electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, with decisive victories in most of the contests. Ondo State In Ondo State, INEC declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile,…

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Rabiu Garba Aiki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election for the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Announcing the result at the collation centre, the Returning Officer and Collat…

…his achievements in the next four years." He also advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that it conducts free, fair elections in Osun State next August and the forthcoming general elections. His statement read, 'The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and ord…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza of