2027 Elections: INEC Warns Nigerians Against Selling Votes for ₦20,000
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against trading their votes for cash ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that such actions have long-term consequences for the nation’s leadership and development. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, INEC’s Director of Voter Education, Victoria Eta-Messi, challenged the rationale […]
INEC Chairman Pledges Credible, Tech-Driven 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has acknowledged the enormous expectations Nigerians have placed on the electoral body, assuring citizens that the commission is fully aware of its responsibility to deliver credible elections. Amupitan stated that INEC’s foremost priority under his leadership is to conduct elections that meet global […]
Why INEC Refused Labour Party Candidate Upload for 2026 FCT Area Council Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified why it has not released candidate-upload access codes to the Labour Party ahead of the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. According to the Commission, the decision is linked to unresolved leadership disputes within the party and multiple court cases still pending before […]
INEC Begins Second Phase Of Nationwide Voters Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restarted its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across Nigeria, officially launching the second phase of the programme. According to reports, the new phase commenced on Monday, following the conclusion of the initial registration round on December 10, 2025. INEC had rolled out the first phase with an online […]
INEC Releases Ekiti Governorship Candidates List, PDP Missing
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the list of candidates cleared to contest the June 20, 2026, governorship election in Ekiti State, with nominees from 12 political parties making the final cut. The list was displayed on Monday at INEC’s state headquarters in Ado-Ekiti and features the names of governorship candidates along with […]
Why We Held Meeting With PDP Factional Leaders – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it held an interactive meeting with different factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, 19 December 2025, as part of its efforts to promote strict adherence to Nigeria’s electoral laws ahead of upcoming polls. According to the Commission, the engagement was prompted by multiple […]