…to the election, expressing concerns over possible violence and disruption of the electoral process. Meanwhile, days after the election, Wike said Adeleke won because Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair. Wike dismissed claims that the Federal Government manipulated the election. He argued that Tinubu permitted…

…received through its Election Day Data Room indicated alleged interference in the electoral process by security personnel. The alleged incidents were recorded in Odo-Otin, Ifedayo, Ede South, Ifelodun, Atakumosa West, Oriade, Ife North, Obokun and Ilesa West. The organisation said it also received reports linking some…

…National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the use of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process to protect the votes of citizens ahead of the 2027 general elections The post 2027: Opposition parties, CSOs task INEC on stronger technology to protect votes appeared first on Tribune Online.

…hold a planned NFF election that was scheduled for September.The decision to suspend the electoral process comes at a time when stakeholders are questioning the direction of Nigerian football administration at all levels.The NFF has not publicly addressed the reported investigations or the summons to the presidential v…

…in Osun and ensure that lessons from the election were incorporated into subsequent electoral processes. “The most important achievement of any election is not necessarily who wins or who loses. It is whether the people believe that they had a genuine opportunity to determine their leadership through the ballot,” they…

…within the ruling party to intimidate voters, suppress them or attempt to compromise the electoral process. The PDP insisted that the era of political intimidation and impunity must end, saying that it will no longer be business as usual in Imo State. Obiaku hinted that the PDP is out to defend the constitutional right…

…by political actors to disrupt rallies, intimidate opponents or interfere with the electoral process. The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Fage, gave the warning in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Aminu Gusau, during the commemoration of the 2026 Internati…

…has said he plans to challenge the result in court, alleging irregularities in the electoral process. The election was followed by heightened political tensions, including the arrest of opposition figures during the security raid. The United Nations human rights chief has expressed concern about the arrests and called…

…across the state to seek divine intervention for peaceful campaigns and a violence-free electoral process. The PFN chairman said the fellowship was particularly impressed by the governor’s handling of potentially volatile situations and his efforts to maintain peace in the state. He also disclosed that the PFN had stre…

…Mark said. According to him, the ADC was particularly concerned about the abuse of the electoral process by governments in power and, increasingly, by non-state actors, stressing that the party wanted to contest elections in an environment where every vote counted and legitimate mandates were respected. “For us in the…

…impartial umpire" committed to giving all contestants equal footing throughout the electoral process as campaigns for the 2027 general elections officially begin on Wednesday, August 19.INEC urges issue-based campaignsThe INEC chairman called on political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on matters that…

…Football League chairman Rumson Baribote questioned the credibility of the current electoral process, arguing that the voting structure gives undue advantage to state football associations over other federating units. “The NFF election cannot stand because there is a matter before the court. If you have not resolved th…

…would ensure that all constitutionally assigned responsibilities in support of the electoral process were discharged professionally, impartially and effectively. Musa reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria had no partisan interest in the outcome of the elections, saying their primary concern was the preservation o…

…personal attacks, misinformation and other forms of conduct capable of undermining the electoral process. The signing ceremony, organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with The Kukah Centre, took place in Abuja on the eve of the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections. However…

…public confidence in the country's democratic institutions. "While we commend the electoral process itself, there are developments surrounding the election and, more importantly, an emerging trend in political conduct during off-cycle elections that raises concerns.The growing practice whereby serving governors, senior…

…warned that such political conduct demands national attention. “While we commend the electoral process itself, there are developments surrounding the election and, more importantly, an emerging trend in political conduct during off-cycle elections that raises concerns. “The growing practice whereby serving governors, s…

…capabilities at scale including agents across polling units, working knowledge of the electoral process, and the capacity to track results independently manipulating an election becomes much harder to execute without detection,”AEO said. The observatory also highlighted a substantial increase in the size of the elector…

…for the effective coordination and monitoring of corps members throughout the electoral process. The NYSC coordinator also praised security agencies for protecting corps members and appreciated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for responding promptly to challenges reported from the field. He said co…

…his administration’s commitment to conducting an open, credible and competitive electoral process across Bauchi State. Opposition can’t rely on federal backing to win elections – Bala Mohammed

…in Osun should not be mistaken for an end to the alleged attempts to undermine the electoral process. “Nigerians must vote, protect and defend their votes,” Ememobong said. He argued that electoral victories must reflect the freely expressed will of voters rather than the influence of political power or state instituti…

Popular APC woman leader Ero Arike has described Oyebamiji's defeat as part of the uncertainties that come with political contestsArike recalled supporting Ademola Adeleke during his earlier failed governorship bid before later moving to the APCShe assured Oyebamiji that she and other supporters remained firmly behind …

…victory,” Obi said. He also commended young people in the state for participating in the electoral process and protecting their votes. According to him, the Osun election offered an important lesson ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing the need for Nigerians to participate actively in the democratic process.…

…National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as the smooth conduct of the electoral process. Makinde said the Osun governorship election was particularly significant because it served as a litmus test ahead of the 2027 general election, when Nigerians would expect the electoral commission to demonstrate a…

…the presidential directive as necessary to protect voters and the credibility of the electoral process. Against that background, Olajengbesi said the President deserved commendation for the conduct of the election. “We are also appreciative of Mr President because, at the commencement of this election, Mr President ann…

…the election under the Accord Party and emerged victorious after the conclusion of the electoral process. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, finis…