…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has turned down a presidential nomination form for former President Goodluck Jonathan that was physically delivered to the commission by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki.INEC's…

…and a level playing field. Responding to Tinubu’s defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Onaiyekan argued that doubts over the commission’s neutrality would remain as long as its leadership was appointed by the President, urging reforms to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. He urg…

…Abuja, which nullified an earlier High Court order instructing the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the ADC and four other political parties, Lukman noted that legal triumphs mean little without genuine political cohesion. “As a Nigerian, I am not excited by all this development because if you re…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the process of restoring the suppressed Abraka, Ughelli South II and Isoko North II State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta State. The commission said the exercise was aimed at restoring representation to the affected communities in line with court jud…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh O…

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it registered 131,165 new voters in Edo State following the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The commission also said 52,907 voters transferred their registrations to new polling units, while it processed 19,565 requests for change of name and…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has vowed that the commission will do everything possible to ensure a violence-free governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, declaring that “the blood of any Osun citizen is not worth shedding” for political offic…

…of all its other candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), even as the electoral body continues to withhold official recognition from the faction.The committee's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, told journalists that the group turned to manual…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on political parties in Osun State to demobilise violence and allow the ballot box to determine the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. Prof. Amupitan made the call on Thursday in Osogbo during the formal…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that it will conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2027, insisting that every valid vote will count. The commission also said it would ensure that the outcome of the 2027 general elections reflects the wishes of the people. The Head of Voter Edu…

…appeals. Several of the Federal High Court suits name the APC, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the declared winners as defendants.APC senatorial aspirants drag ruling party to court over primaries Photo Gombe and Delta casesSani Abdullahi Shinkafi, who contested the Zamfara North primary, file…

…Congress (ADC) has raised fresh concerns over the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general election, even as it welcomed the Court of Appeal’s judgment overturning a Federal High Court ruling that sought to deregister the party, describing the verdict as a major boost…

…announces revised campaign timetable for 2027 general elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. According to the timetable, the commission fixed June 27 to July 11, 2026, for the submission of nomination for…

…independent candidacy. On electoral reforms, the group urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue to discharge its constitutional responsibilities independently and called for measures that would strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. The forum also called on the judiciary to…

…threat to elections By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Tuesday reflected on the enormous responsibilities of leading the nation’s electoral body, disclosing how he has been unable to visit his hometown since becoming the nation’s Chief El…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it cannot further extend the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, saying it needs sufficient time to prepare the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC’s Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah,…

…register for PVC before deadline as it insists CVR ends today The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded eligible Nigerians that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise closes today, Sunday, July 26, urging those yet to register or update their details to do so before the deadlin…

…with our new search feature at Legit.ng! New data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission details the distribution of voter registration figures across the federation. Kano State leads the nation with 465,964 registered citizens, followed by Lagos State with 350,337 and Sokoto State with 338,730.The o…

…in Lokoja, naming the APC, Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as respondents.Aro is asking the court to rule on whether the APC followed its own constitution, internal electoral guidelines, and the Electoral Act in picking its candidate for the Kogi West seat ahead of…

…that the party has already registered all its candidates with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and is battle-ready to win many elective seats. “We have presented before INEC three senatorial candidates, 10 House of Representatives candidates, and 27 candidates for the State House of Assembly, and th…

…filed by the PDP Board of Trustees seeking an order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led interim National Working Committee and publish its details on the commission’s records. The court upheld the preliminary objections raised by INEC and other defendants, h…

…Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in June that Venezuela needs a free press and a new electoral commission first. Controversial 2024 presidential elections returned authoritarian leader Maduro to power and were not recognized by the United States, the European Union, and Latin American countries. AFP

…defecting to the ruling party believe security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are on their side, stressing that desperation is driving many governors to take extreme measures."It is not only the governor of Kano that is in APC. Almost all the governors are of the opinion that they sho…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (ret…

…Bwacha's media aide said. The senator's media aide called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and the Presidency to investigate what he described as credible reports of voter intimidation and abuse of public office. The statement further argued that the outcome of elections in Ta…