Tag: INEC
Court Clears PDP to Hold National Convention in Ibadan, Orders INEC to Monitor
Oyo High Court clears PDP to hold its national convention in Ibadan and orders INEC to monitor for transparency and compliance.
INEC May Register Eight New Political Parties in Nigeria
Abuja, Thursday, October 31, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may soon register an additional eight political parties, potentially increasing the total number of recognized political parties in Nigeria to twenty-seven. At a meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, the electoral management body announced that eight out of the fourteen pre-qualified political associations had…
Jonathan Blames ‘Ghost Voters’ for Inaccurate Election Results, Calls for INEC Officials to Resign if Pressured
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections in Nigeria to the prevalence of “ghost voters.” Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan emphasized the need for credible electoral officials who are willing to resign rather than succumb to…
APC Campaign Faces Backlash as Frustrated Villagers Reject Campaign Promises
Ijebu East, Ogun State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign trail in Ijebu East has encountered intense resistance as frustrated residents, citing worsening economic hardship, have rejected the party’s efforts to rally support ahead of the upcoming local government elections. In several villages across the local government area, videos have surfaced showing angry villagers…
Edo Election: INEC Announces Start of Collation of Results at 10 a.m.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collation of results for the Edo State Governorship election will commence at 10:00 a.m. today, Sunday, September 22, 2024. This update was provided by Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Edo State, in a statement addressing the public, political stakeholders, and election observers….