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Agbamuche Becomes Acting INEC Chairman as Yakubu Ends 10-Year Tenure

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to Mrs. May Agbamuche as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche, the longest-serving National Commissioner in the electoral body, assumes leadership following the completion of Professor Yakubu’s second and final term in office. Yakubu announced the handover on Tuesday during an ongoing meeting with […]

Youth Dominate Voter Registration as INEC Reports Strong Turnout

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded 4.44 million online registrations and 509,929 physical registrations in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The figures were released on Monday in Abuja by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. Olumekun said that as of Sunday, 14 September, […]

From 171 Applicants, Only 14 Make INEC’s Cut for Political Party Status

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 associations to proceed to the next stage of their applications for registration as political parties. The cleared associations are: African Transformation Party (ATP), All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Advance Nigeria Congress (ANC), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Democratic Leadership Alliance […]

INEC Warns Against Premature 2027 Campaigns, Confirms David Mark as ADC Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties and candidates against what it described as “premature” campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as it officially recognised the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Premature Political Campaigns, organised […]

INEC, NIMC to Link Databases for Seamless Voter and Citizen Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on data harmonisation for citizen registration and identity management. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu explained […]

INEC Issues Certificates of Return to Winners of By-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to winners of the 16 August by-elections. The presentation, held at INEC headquarters in Abuja, was conducted by National Commissioners representing the respective constituencies. Receiving his certificate, Senator-elect for Anambra South, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, pledged to provide inclusive representation, particularly for business people and […]

INEC to Present Certificates of Return to By-Election Winners Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will present certificates of return on Thursday to winners of the 16 August by-elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. The presentation for senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect will take place […]

Tinubu Praises INEC, Congratulates By-Election Winners Across 12 States

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states, praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as “hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.” In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded INEC’s performance and […]

2027 already? INEC says early campaigning violates Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against engaging in early public campaigns for the 2027 general elections, describing such actions as a violation of the Electoral Act. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, issued the caution in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]

Countdown Begins: INEC Announces Timetable for 2026 Ekiti and Osun Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, scheduled for Saturday, 20 June, and Saturday, 8 August, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly. […]

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