…resources is critical to ensure fair competition. “Yiaga Africa stressed that while election administration has improved, vote buying and management lapses remain serious threats to Nigeria's electoral integrity.” Yiaga Africa validates Ekiti 2026 governorship results

…of the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024, following a landslide victory in the general election. In April 2020, he was elected as the Leader of the Labour Party, succeeding Jeremy Corbyn. Keir was elected a Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015.

…Vatsa, has warned that Nigeria risks sliding into anarchy ahead of the 2027 general elections, blaming what he described as 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…

Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process.

…Oyebanji, on Sunday described his resounding victory in the just-concluded governorship election as a clear validation of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He declared that the unprecedented electoral outcome reflected the confidence of Ekiti people in both his government and the leadership of the pres…

…Abubakar of Baruten Local Government, the chairmen insisted that the party's primary election was validly conducted and its outcome widely accepted. They noted that "the governorship primary was conducted in line with the party's guidelines and produced Rt Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the duly elected flagbearer after…

Olaka Nwogu, Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, has been declared the winner of the Rivers South-East bye-election held on

…Congress, NDC, has rejected the outcome of 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…

…Organization for Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. In a press statement, the PDP leadership said Dalami, described as a "seasoned grassroots mobilizer and loyal party man," will coordinate all campaign activities, drive the party's message of service and development to every war…

The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election, Labaran Maku, has called for the cancellation of Saturday’s poll, alleging widespread electoral fraud, including mass thumb-printing of ballot papers in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures…

…Labour Party, became prime minister after leading his party to victory in the UK general election. His government has faced criticism over a range of issues, including migration and energy policy. Vanguard News

…candidate, Mr Labaran Maku, has called for the cancellation of the Nasarawa North bye-election over alleged widespread irregularities. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the call on Sunday during a press briefing at his country home in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. He said he called to become…

…Biodun Oyebanji, has dismissed online criticism of his administration following his re-election victory, insisting that social media commentary has no influence on electoral outcomes. Oyebanji spoke on Sunday after securing a second term in office following the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Addressing s…

"Vote trading and all forms of voter inducement threaten the integrity of elections and undermine the democratic process," says the organisation.

INEC had scheduled the Saturday's by-election for Enugu North District following the death of Okey Ezea, the senator representing the district in the red chamber.

…Oyintiloye, has said that the victory of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as well deserved. He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of…

…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 irregularities, violence and voter intimidation by opposition parties, which have threatened legal action. Announcing the result, the Retur…

He urged the governor to closely monitor developments before, during and after the election, stressing that maintaining vigilance would be crucial to safeguarding his mandate. "The governor must follow them closely and ensure he has eyes on the ground because they have already concluded plans to go beyond the election…

…Olalemi, who spoke on the state of the party and preparations for the 2027 general elections in the state, said George remained a respected leader and an integral member of the PDP family despite ongoing disagreements within the party. According to him, George's experience and contributions to the PDP make him a vital…

…Congress (APC) recorded sweeping victories across four states in Saturday’s by-elections, winning key senatorial, House of Representatives and state assembly seats in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat. Results announced by th…

…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 Collation Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said Aiki polled 4,87…

"With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back," says President Tinubu.

According to the group, its Watching The Vote (WTV) Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology showed that the results announced by INEC fell within its estimated range, indicating that the figures reflected ballots counted at polling units across the state.

It describes the exercise as orderly and largely free of major security incidents.

Mustapha Inuwa says supporters are beginning to lose confidence in the ADC as the dispute over its governorship candidate selection process remains unresolved