ADC Urges New INEC Chairman to Uphold Integrity, Serve Nigerians
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted cautiously to the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging him to demonstrate independence and integrity in his new role. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said Nigerians […]
Agbamuche Takes Over as Acting INEC Chair as Yakubu Bows Out
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body. Professor Yakubu announced this on Tuesday at the ongoing meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. He solicited the […]
Court Asked to Bar Jonathan from 2027 Presidential Race
A lawyer has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to bar former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The case, brought by legal practitioner Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi, also asks the court to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name […]
‘Some Politicians Are Sleeping in INEC Offices’ — Soludo Raises Alarm Over Election Interference
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has accused some politicians of attempting to influence the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of next month’s governorship election in the state. Mr Soludo alleged that certain politicians were “sleeping in INEC offices” in a bid to manipulate the outcome of the poll. He made the remarks on […]
INEC’s Delay in Conducting By-Elections Leaves 7 Federal Constituencies Without Reps
Toba Owojaiye reporting Abuja, Nigeria Months after several seats in the National Assembly became vacant due to the deaths or resignations of lawmakers, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to conduct constitutionally mandated by-elections to fill the gaps: leaving millions of Nigerians across seven constituencies without representation. Truth Live News gathered that, […]
INEC Fixes Dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections
Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the dates for the next governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The elections will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Ekiti State, and on Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Osun State. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement on Friday […]
INEC Launches AI Division to Strengthen Nigeria’s Electoral System
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the creation of a new artificial intelligence (AI) division as part of its ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement issued on Thursday, Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said the AI unit will operate under […]
INEC Reviews Kogi Central Recall Petition Against Natasha, Flags Contact Details Issue
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed the petition seeking the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, highlighting procedural gaps that may delay the process. During its weekly meeting on Tuesday, the Commission examined the petition, which was submitted with six bags of documents allegedly containing signatures of over half of […]
INEC Fixes Date for FCT Area Council Elections, Provides Guidelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 21, 2026, as the date for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. This was disclosed by Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, during a consultative meeting with political parties at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu explained that the current tenure of chairmen and councillors, elected […]
Edo Tribunal: Fear of INEC’s BVAS Grips Okpebholo, Oshiomhole
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used in the September 21 Edo governorship election before the Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, sending shockwaves through the camp of Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC). This unexpected development followed sustained […]