15 h. ago Anambra governorship polls: INEC and vitriolic election campaigns

By Chekwube Nzomiwu In a healthy democratic system of government, an election campaign enables political parties and their candidates to prepare and present their manifestos and programmes, respectively, to the electorate. It is expected that an election campaign should be issue based in order to achieve its goal, which is to enable the voters to […] The post Anambra governorship polls: INEC and vitriolic election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Early campaigns: Drag violators to court – Falana tells INEC

By John Ogunsemore Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to arraign those violating rules against early campaigning to serve as deterrent to others. Falana stated this during an appearance on Channels Television‘s Sunday Politics. Last week, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu decried premature campaigns by political parties ahead […] The post Early campaigns: Drag violators to court – Falana tells INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Early Campaigns: INEC Required To Charge Violators, Says Falana

He described campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections as abnormal. The post Early Campaigns: INEC Required To Charge Violators, Says Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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46 h. ago Early Campaigns: INEC Required To Charge Violators To Court, Says Falana

He described campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections as abnormal. The post Early Campaigns: INEC Required To Charge Violators To Court, Says Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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55 h. ago SERAP to INEC: Punish early campaign offenders or face legal action

Tribune Online SERAP to INEC: Punish early campaign offenders or face legal action The organisation points out that prolonged electioneering leads to a prolonged electioneering frenzy that negatively impacts economic progress. SERAP to INEC: Punish early campaign offenders or face legal action Tribune Online

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62 h. ago 2027 premature campaign: Between lawless politicians and ineffective INEC

Tribune Online 2027 premature campaign: Between lawless politicians and ineffective INEC… In this piece, PHILIP IBITOYE examines how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is struggling to rein in premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election due to limitations of the Electoral Act and the implications of this practice for leadership and governance.  Although the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to release the […] 2027 premature campaign: Between lawless politicians and ineffective INEC… Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s law not explicit on what constitutes campaign activities — INEC

Tribune Online Nigeria’s law not explicit on what constitutes campaign activities — INEC "The law provides that 150 days to elections, campaigns can begin and must end 24 hours to the election day. However, the law is silent on Nigeria’s law not explicit on what constitutes campaign activities — INEC Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Why INEC can’t punish politicians for early campaigns — Mahmood Yakubu

Tribune Online Why INEC can’t punish politicians for early campaigns — Mahmood Yakubu “Around the country, we have seen outdoor advertising, media campaigns and even rallies promoting various political parties and candidates. Why INEC can’t punish politicians for early campaigns — Mahmood Yakubu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago 2027: INEC expresses disaffection over aspirants’ early campaigns

Tribune Online 2027: INEC expresses disaffection over aspirants’ early campaigns Democracy thrives on fairness, order, and respect for the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the electoral process... 2027: INEC expresses disaffection over aspirants’ early campaigns Tribune Online

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6 d. ago 2027: INEC expresses dissatisfaction over aspirants’ early campaigns

Tribune Online 2027: INEC expresses dissatisfaction over aspirants’ early campaigns Democracy thrives on fairness, order, and respect for the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the electoral process... 2027: INEC expresses dissatisfaction over aspirants’ early campaigns Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Adebayo Tackles INEC For Failing To Rein In Campaigns Defaulters

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has berated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing or refusing to wield the big stick, particularly against the All Progressives Congress (APC) for continually flouting the electoral law, regarding campaigns. Adebayo expressed displeasure at the development yesterday when […]

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