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INEC Rallies Youths for CVR, Warns Apathy Undermines Democracy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up engagement with Nigerian youths, urging them to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as a vital pathway to strengthening democracy and national development.
APC to ADC: “Heaven Will Not Fall If You Miss the Ballot”
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleging that it may be barred from fielding candidates in forthcoming elections due to directives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
INEC, UN Strengthen Collaboration Ahead of 2027 General Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to credible, inclusive and transparent elections as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general polls.
Lagos APC Faults Peter Obi’s Claim on Electronic Transmission, Reaffirms Senate’s Position
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said recent clarifications by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe have reaffirmed the Senate’s long-standing support for the deployment of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process, including the electronic transmission of results, in line with the Electoral Act and subject to the operational capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Council Of State unanimously approves Professor Amupitan as new INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has given unanimous approval to the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Focus on delegates-buying during party primaries not only elections, INEC tells CSOs
The Independent National Electoral Commission has advised the members of Civil Society Organisations to focus their advocacy on cases of “delegates-buying” during the primaries of political parties in the country.
INEC to resume nationwide Voter Registration February 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will commence nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2025.
Ondo Governorship Election: APC’s Aiyedatiwa wins by landslide, sweeps all 18 LGs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.
INEC can conduct Local Government polls if provided with resources– Yakubu
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, has affirmed that the electoral body can conduct local government elections in the country if provided with the necessary resources.
NEC warns against multiple registration as CVR opens for Edo, Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned electorate against multiple registration, saying persons who are registered as voters should not attempt to register again as double or multiple registration is illegal.