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INEC Unveils Nationwide Voter Revalidation Plan Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive is contained in an internal memo dated 2 March and signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, addressed to all Resident Electoral Commissioners. According to the memo, the decision […]

ADC Rejects INEC Stance on Appeal Court Ruling, Alleges Political Pressure

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Sen. David Mark, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the electoral body of yielding to political […]

ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as INEC Withdraws Recognition from Dvid Mark-Led Executive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will no longer accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led or the Rafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on March 12, 2026. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter […]

INEC Extends Deadline for Parties’ Membership Registers to May 10, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties’ membership registers for the 2027 general elections to May 10, 2026. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Mohammed Haruna, announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday. “The register of party […]

INEC Meets Party Leaders to Unveil 2027 Election Guidelines

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to unveil and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. In attendance are party chairmen, secretaries, and their representatives. Among them are Senator Nenadi Usman of the Labour Party, alongside Mr. […]

INEC, Peace Committee Warn 2027 Marks Critical Test for Nigeria’s Democracy

The Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Peace Committee have warned that Nigeria is at a “very critical stage” in its democratic evolution, urging political actors to abandon the “politics of power” in favour of people-centred governance. The position was articulated on Monday in Abuja at a meeting with electoral stakeholders, titled ‘Briefing and […]

2027 Polls Rescheduled as INEC Realigns Timetable to New Electoral Law

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the presidential and National Assembly polls. Under the new schedule, presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will follow on Saturday, February 6, 2027. […]

INEC Introduces BVAS Safeguards to Prevent Election Result Manipulation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced new technological safeguards to its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) aimed at preventing the manipulation of election results. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners and the inauguration of Dr. Chukwu Joseph as Resident Electoral […]

Reps Convene Emergency Sitting Over INEC’s 2027 Election Timetable

The House of Representatives has announced that it will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to deliberate on issues arising from the recent release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the House spokesperson, Hon. Akin […]

INEC Fixes February 20, 2027 for Presidential Election, Releases Full Poll Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, setting out key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the delayed passage of amendments to the Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. INEC had, on February 4, indicated […]

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