Parties Demand Credible INEC Leadership
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, major political parties have outlined expectations for the next INEC chairman, stressing credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic principles. The current INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, is set to complete his tenure by November, the ruling APC called for a level playing field for all parties, while […]
INEC, Police Warn Against Early Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have warned political parties against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said rallies, posters, and media promotions already underway violate Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act, which allows campaigns only 150 days before polling. Yakubu, speaking at a roundtable […]
INEC rejects PDP’s 100 NEC meeting notice, gives reason
The notice by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on its upcoming 100th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting has been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. INEC cited refusal to adhere to procedure as reason for its rejection. In a letter dated June 13, 2025 and addressed to the PDP National Chairman, INEC said […]
Edo: PDP requests INEC chairman to review results before final declaration
The PDP on Sunday appealed to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to review the collated results for the Edo governorship election before the final announcement. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi told newsmen in Benin that the entries the electoral officers made were totally different from the actual results uploaded on the INEC IREV at the […]
