By Vincent Ujumadu & Henry Umoru TWO days after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, removed the lid, 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, commenced campaigns in Onitsha, his homeland in Anambra State, in style. Read Also: Governor Adeleke’s victo…

…proof of progress or evidence of conspiracy, depending on whose candidate is winning. No electoral commission can permanently survive that culture without being dragged into it. INEC can administer the contest. It cannot cure the desperation surrounding the contest. That is why the ultimate verdict on Osun should not b…

…field for the upcoming 2027 governorship election. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission has yet to publish its final consolidated candidate list for all states, the contest in Ogun is rapidly consolidating into a high-stakes two-horse race. On one side stands Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, aka Yay…

…Suit No. FCT/HC/M/11850/2024, issued an interim order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Imumolen as National Chairman pending the hearing of the substantive suit. The order, made by Justice M. M. Adamu, also restrained the opposing faction from conducting party congresses or pa…

…and schedule of activities for primary elections covering both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)-restored state constituencies and a series of legislative by-elections scheduled for 2026.The announcement, issued by the APC national secretariat, followed INEC's decision to restore four State House of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Unit to strengthen the management of electoral data, voter registration and the transmission of results ahead of the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, announced thi…

…elections, in line with the election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party also announced plans to inaugurate its various campaign committees as it begins preparations for the elections. In a […] The post NDC flags off zonal campaigns, moves to inaugurate campaign committ…

…called for a free and fair election in Osun State, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to ensure a credible process. “The visit also afforded Mr President, as the father of the Nation and the Osun State Governor, a platform to discuss issues pertaining to peace, security an…

…President for allowing the electoral process to run its course. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke the winner after he polled 511,067 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government area…

…people of Osun and refrain from allegedly mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the outcome of the gubernatorial election.Responding to the DMW label boss, Faleke, who said he was in Osun to support his party’s candidate, fired at Davido to focus on his music and leave politics.…

…on the platform of the Accord Party, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission with 511,067 votes. He defeated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. The footag…

…Act 2026. Fabayo, who addressed party members and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise, said the substitution primary was organised to formally fill the vacancy created by Memeh’s withdrawal. “This substitution primary is in line with the constitution of the party and th…

…the winner of Nigeria’s June 12, 1993 presidential election by the then National Electoral Commission. The campaign said support for her proposed candidature was gaining traction through the APRC, which it described as a pan-African policy and research network with connections across more than 20 African countries and…

…former governor of Imo State, has taken legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking to overturn its recognition of Governor Hope Uzodimma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general elections.The suit, marked FHC/…

…recognition for accreditation in many locations. It urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to assess BVAS performance across different categories of voters, authentication methods and device conditions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation also raised concerns over discrepancies identified…

…organizations (CSOs), and ethnic youth groups on Thursday urged the Independent 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 techn…

…Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, August 19, 2026Ogunwole had served as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chief Returning Officer for the recently concluded Osun governorship election, during which he declared incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments.…

…State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain the standard ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups, which included the Arewa Consultative Youth Movement, Ohanaeze Youth Movement, Middle-Belt Youth Forum, Oduduwa…

…to PUNCH Online on Thursday. According to the timetable from the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Presidential and National Assembly campaigns commence on August 19, 2026, while campaigns for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are slated for September 9, 2026. It urged politicians to make…

…after the governor received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirming his re-election for a second term. Governor Adeleke expressed deep appreciation to his older brother, citing his immense financial, moral, and strategic backing throughout the rigorous campaign. R…

…actually received by the candidates. The development comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission published the personal particulars and credentials of the 19 presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of the 2027 poll, paving the way for the commencement of the presidential campaign on Wednesday,…

…that Tinubu's appointees control key institutions including the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army, but argued that the President's body language had discouraged those institutions from acting as tools of political manipulation.Fayose also addressed his recent appo…

…on August 19 ahead of the 2027 elections, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Vice President had, with the approval of President Tinubu, proceeded on the two-week leave on August 6, 2026, his first since being sworn into office on May 29, 2023. A statement issued at the time by his Senior…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the Certificate of Return to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Special Assistant on Digital Media to the Governor, Olalekan Badmus, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday. “Govern…

…content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has pledged that the commission will not take sides in the 2027 general elections, saying it has no preference for any candidate or party.Amupitan made the declaration on Tuesday, A…