12 h. ago Court stops APC, INEC from enforcing resolution against Cross River chairman

The claimant approached the court through a motion ex parte filed by his counsel, Ayotunde Ogunleye (SAN), seeking protection from what he described as an unlawful resolution dated November 26, 2025, which allegedly sought to prevent him from carrying out his duties as the APC Chairman in Cross River State.

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6 d. ago INEC warns of ‘unclean’ voter register, urges nationwide mobilisation ahead of Dec 15 review window

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on civil society organisations (CSOs), community leaders, the read more INEC warns of ‘unclean’ voter register, urges nationwide mobilisation ahead of Dec 15 review window

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7 d. ago Low turnout at elections threatens legitimacy of democracy — INEC Chairman

Since the CVR exercise began, we have worked tirelessly to bring

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1 week ago Misinformation, Misinterpretation Can Undermine Strongest Electoral Systems — INEC Chair

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that even the strongest electoral systems can be undermined by misinformation, misinterpretation, or deliberate distortion. Amupitan stated this at the unveiling of a book titled ‘The INEC Press Corps: Chronicles of Nigeria’s Election Journalists’, authored by INEC Press Corps chairman […]

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1 week ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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2 w. ago NDYC Condemns Campaign Against Prof. Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as a coordinated and politically-driven campaign against the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group expressed concern over what it termed “deliberate attempts” to distort public perception and […]

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2 w. ago Ambassadorial nomination: Mahmood Yakubu’s critics acting in bad faith — Ohanaeze

The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu...

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2 w. ago Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun says Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from seeking the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship election unless the ongoing national leadership crisis is resolved in a manner recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and within its timelines. Addressing journalists on Monday, Sunday Bisi, chairman of the PDP […] The post Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago National Assembly Should Scrutinise Nominated Ambassadors Thoroughly — Baba

President Tinubu, on Saturday, nominated 32 ambassadors, including former Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, ex-minister Femi Fani-Kayode, and ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri. The post National Assembly Should Scrutinise Nominated Ambassadors Thoroughly — Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago PDP Faults Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List, Questions Mahmood Yakubu’s Inclusion

Mahmood is the immediate chairman of INEC and conducted the 2023 election that brought in President Tinubu. The post PDP Faults Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List, Questions Mahmood Yakubu’s Inclusion appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Questions Around Prof. Amupitan’s Suitability As INEC Chairman

The appointment of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of recent has sparked a wave of debate, especially among those concerned about the political dynamics leading up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. For some observers, the controversy is not merely about his academic credentials or administrative capability, but […]

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3 w. ago INEC Chair warns new REC against compromise as Tella is sworn in

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Adeniran Tella read more INEC Chair warns new REC against compromise as Tella is sworn in

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: INEC Chair Amupitan Swears In Tella As New Oyo REC

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, on Tuesday, swore in Professor Rahmon Tella to resume his role as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State, marking a significant moment in the commission’s ongoing pursuit of electoral excellence. The event was characterised by a profound sense of solemnity […]

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4 w. ago PICTORIAL: Encomiums As UNIJOS Bids INEC Chairman Amupitan Farewell

The Senate of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), on Tuesday, convened in a special session to formally celebrate Professor Joash Amupitan as he handed over his role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) following his appointment as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The event, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, was […]

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last month Bimodal Accreditation System Has Erased Ghost Voters Malaise – Amupitan

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identifying theft in Nigeria’s elections. The chairman made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions organised by the […]

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last month Technology has ended era of voter impersonation, says INEC chairman

THE chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identity theft in Nigeria’s elections. He made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions in Abuja, held on […]

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