12 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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28 h. ago Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on amending the nation’s electoral legal framework. The commission warned that delays could cause setbacks in its preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja while […] The post Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Internal democracy key to selecting INEC chairman — Amnesty International

Tribune Online Internal democracy key to selecting INEC chairman — Amnesty International "Since litigation can be negatively influenced by the executive arm of government, with control over..." Internal democracy key to selecting INEC chairman — Amnesty International Tribune Online

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40 h. ago 2027: Act Fast On Electoral Reform Proposal, INEC Tells National Assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to the National Assembly for an expeditious consideration of the electoral reform proposal, ahead of the 2027 general election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made the appeal during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria at the commission’s headquarters […]

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50 h. ago Election reform: INEC blames national assembly for delay in EU recommendations

Warns that uncertainty over legal framework for elections can unsettle it From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in the implementation of the recommendations of the European Union Election Observation Mission for the 2023 general elections to the National Assembly’s failure to review electoral laws. Chairman of the […] The post Election reform: INEC blames national assembly for delay in EU recommendations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago INEC Working With Stakeholders On 2023 EU Recommendations – Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the European Union (EU) of its commitment to electoral reforms. The Commission said it has already acted on some of the recommendations made after the 2023 general election. It also explained that it is working with other stakeholders to address the remaining recommendations. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood […] The post INEC Working With Stakeholders On 2023 EU Recommendations – Yakubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago SERA Opens Space Seat To Nigerians In Global Democratic Astronaut Selection

Nigeria will select its next space representative through an expanded democratic astronaut selection process, launched today by the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA). The initiative promotes community-selected space representation for Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Thailand, with citizens voting for their representatives through a blockchain-powered platform. The program transforms space access from an exclusive […]

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4 d. ago Nigerians Still Have Confidence In Electoral Process, Says INEC

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the notion that Nigerians have lost confidence in the electoral process is more of a myth than a reality, as those who proclaim it lack convincing evidence to support their stance. The chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, made the assertion yesterday in Abuja. On […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria @65: Jonathan, Osinbajo, Jega, Others To Demand Bold Electoral Reforms

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega will lead other stakeholders to launch a National Movement for Electoral Reforms in Abuja on October 1. Others who will assemble for the event are former Minister of Education Dr Oby Ezekwesili; legal […]

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5 d. ago Claims of public distrust in electoral system baseless – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to claims that Nigerians have lost confidence in the country’s electoral system, calling it baseless as it is not supported by facts. Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, who dismissed the claims, stated that the high level of youth participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter […] The post Claims of public distrust in electoral system baseless – INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2027: SERAP Tells Tinubu To Disclose Selection Process For New INEC Chairman

As the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to disclose the details of the appointment process for his successor. SERAP, specifically urged President Tinubu to reveal the number and names […]

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6 d. ago Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in the process of appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter published on Saturday and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said Nigerians deserve to know the details of the […] The post Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu will leave office as INEC chairman in November, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi

Tribune Online New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, speaks with SAM NWAOKO on the expectations of the party as President Tinubu makes to appoint another chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other issues. Nigeria is set to get a new INEC chairman. President Tinubu will do us that honour […] New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi Tribune Online

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8 d. ago INEC: Mahmood approves promotion of 471 junior staff amid rumoured removal

Tribune Online INEC: Mahmood approves promotion of 471 junior staff amid rumoured removal Amidst speculation of his removal as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu presided over INEC: Mahmood approves promotion of 471 junior staff amid rumoured removal Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Shehu Sani Dismisses Report On Tinubu’s Directive To INEC Chair To Go On Leave

Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has debunked reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu to proceed on compulsory pre-retirement leave. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sani described the alleged directive as “most likely a social media entertainment […]

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9 d. ago FCT Polls: INEC Gives Political Parties Nod To Start Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that political parties participating in the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections were now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public. INEC National Commissioner and chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed in a statement issued in […]

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1 week ago INEC Releases Final List Of 17 Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled for Saturday. Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja. He said […] The post INEC Releases Final List Of 17 Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Polls

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed in Abuja on Monday. Olumekun, in a statement, said a total of […]

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2 w. ago 2027: In spite of endorsement, Tinubu must emerge at convention — Yilwatda, APC national chairman

Tribune Online 2027: In spite of endorsement, Tinubu must emerge at convention — Yilwatda, APC national chairman •Denies INEC’s claim of early campaigns  •Says ADC not an organised opposition President Bola  Tinubu must still emerge at an organised convention as the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard bearer in the 2027 general election despite the gale of endorsements by organs of the ruling party.  The national chairman of the party, Professor NentaweYilwatda, made […] 2027: In spite of endorsement, Tinubu must emerge at convention — Yilwatda, APC national chairman Tribune Online

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