…lawful industrial action, and capped his post with the declaration:"No decent wages, no credible elections!"Legit.ng reports that Nigeria's 2027 election cycle is already scheduled. According to INEC's election calendar, the presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027, while governorship a…

…urged Onaiyekan to intensify calls on politicians to ensure peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in 2027. The council also asked politicians to avoid hate speech, rancour and inflammatory statements capable of triggering violence. The former CJN urged political parties and candidates to abide by their constituti…

…electoral process, also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure credible elections. According to him, distrust in the electoral process and fears that votes may not count could lead to low voter turnout, stressing that INEC must work hard to deliver free, fair and credible elections. “This should…

…Secretary from 2000 to 2005. Between 2006 and 2009, he worked with the Alliance for Credible Elections as Coordinator of Advocacy and Mobilisation before joining the NLC Secretariat in 2009. Ugboaja also participated in major national political and constitutional reform processes. He was a delegate to the 2005 Politica…

…INEC, is truly independent and follows the mandate given to it to conduct free, fair and credible elections; and where voters vote according to their conscience and consciousness. Whether they vote for the right person or not, let them vote freely, without inducement and without harassment. Let the result be the mathem…

…But Nigeria must not mistake a declaration of good intentions for an architecture of credible elections. The greatest threat to 2027 may not be spectacular fraud or election-day violence. It may be the gradual tilting of the political field before voters reach polling units: an opposition rally denied a stadium, a camp…

…electoral process, saying Canada was confident in the Commission’s capacity to conduct credible elections. In a separate meeting, Amupitan welcomed Sprenker, the newly appointed Country Representative of KAS, and congratulated him on his appointment. He described KAS as a longstanding partner of the Commission and comm…

…session with a delegation […] The post 2027: Nigeria is committed to free, fair, credible elections, Speaker Tajudeen assures appeared first on Tribune Online.

…of State Services (DSS), for their roles during the election. They stressed that credible elections could not be guaranteed where voters, electoral officials or political actors were exposed to intimidation and violence. The coalition, however, urged the security agencies to sustain professionalism, neutrality and rest…

…or threaten voters, describing peaceful political participation as essential to credible elections and the stability of the country. The National Broadcasting Commission, on Wednesday, warned broadcasters, online publishers, bloggers and other participants in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding information ecosystem against th…

…Fayose was direct in his praise for Tinubu, saying the President's conduct showed that credible elections were achievable in Nigeria."He is showing us that it is possible to have an election of our dream in this country," he said.He acknowledged that Tinubu's appointees control key institutions including the Independen…

…every institution had a role to play and every citizen had a responsibility in ensuring credible elections. “Every institution has a role. Every citizen has a responsibility. Every vote carries not only a political choice but also a commitment to the future of our Republic,” he said. According to him, the ultimate obje…

…elections. It comprises eminent elder statesmen and women who facilitate peaceful and credible elections primarily through the signing of Peace Accords at national and sub-national levels, and through high-level mediation of politically driven conflicts. Tuesday’s ceremony marked the first signing of the National Peace…

…security threats and formulate actionable operational strategies for safe, peaceful and credible elections. The statement partly read, “Deliberations will focus on Intelligence-led Policing, Police-Community Partnerships, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and other contemporary approaches to strengthening…

…and 90% of elected politicians on its side. Yet it cannot sleep for fear of rejection in credible elections.” 2027: APC sleepless over fear of rejection by Nigerians – Tinubu’s ex-aide, Baba-Ahmed

…overcome hunger, insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship. He also called for credible elections in 2027, urging Nigerians to reject electoral malpractice and embrace the principles of equity, justice and fairness. The lawmaker and other party faithful during the empowerment programme. Credit: Ikenna Obianeri Als…

…According to him, such restraint would contribute to the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. The post All is fair in politics’ comment not new to Nigeria’s political history — Prof. Opata appeared first on Vanguard News.

…to guarantee genuine political competition, lawful opposition, multi-party democracy, credible elections and citizens’ rights to participate freely in the democratic process. Citing evidence of political pluralism in the country, Akume pointed to the registration of 21 political parties by INEC, insisting that the Fede…

…optimism, citing the experience of the 2023 general elections. According to him, credible elections will depend not only on technology but also on effective institutions and strict enforcement of electoral laws. “I’m not calling for a level playing field. I’m calling for a field with clear rules of engagement, enforcea…

…as the creeping danger of a one-party dominant state, saying democracy required credible elections 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 appointe…

…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 Education and Publi…

…Amupitan also flagged misinformation and disinformation as growing challenges to credible elections in the digital age. The INEC chair spoke when he received a delegation of the Okun Development Association ODA, led by its President-General, Amb. Akenson Rotimi, on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in A…

…lives and futures are at stake, to come out and join me in demanding free, fair and credible elections. It will go down as part of his legacy. He campaigned as a democrat. He has fought for democracy. This is the time to prove it. “When Yar’Adua became president, he said, ‘The process through which I came into office i…

…and credible? What reforms or safeguards are necessary to inspire public confidence? Credible elections will depend not only on reforms by INEC but also on the willingness of Nigerians to take ownership of the electoral process. This is no longer about trusting APC, ADC, NDC or any other political party. Political part…

…who is also the Chairman of the Egba Agenda Forum, said the legal icon’s position that credible elections begin with transparent party primaries should resonate deeply with the people of Ogun State as preparations intensify for the 2027 governorship election. According to him, democracy cannot flourish where the founda…