15 h. ago A look at steps to legally contest election results in Nigeria

Tribune Online A look at steps to legally contest election results in Nigeria As aggrieved parties in last Saturday’s off-cycle gubernatorial election express their willingness to contest the results before a competent election petition tribunal, ADEOLA OJO in this report examines the process of election petition in Nigeria; the laws governing the processes for how elections are conducted and how the results can be challenged under the provisions of […] A look at steps to legally contest election results in Nigeria Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Lagos Opposition Parties Reject LG Poll Results, Demand Cancellation

The Labour Party (LP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), African Action Congress (AAC), Action People’s Party (APP), and Accord Party, have demanded the cancellation of the July 13 Local Government elections. Condemning the exercise conducted by the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), the opposition parties, at joint press conference on Tuesday, described it as fraudulent, undemocratic, […] The post Lagos Opposition Parties Reject LG Poll Results, Demand Cancellation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago We have been conducting elections without democracy —Experts

Tribune Online We have been conducting elections without democracy —Experts SOME political leaders and legal experts in Kwara State have taken a hard look at Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999, declaring that the country continues to conduct elections without democracy. Delivering a paper titled: “Elections Without Democracy” at the second Dr. Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia Colloquium on Democracy and Good Governance in Ilorin, on Sunday, former […] We have been conducting elections without democracy —Experts Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Why Osun governorship election is crucial to APC —Babayemi, gov aspirant

Tribune Online Why Osun governorship election is crucial to APC —Babayemi, gov aspirant PRINCE Dotun Babayemi, a lawyer and security expert, is among aspirants for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Osun State. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he speaks on the upsurge in the number of aspirants for the ticket, crisis that usually characterises the conduct of party […] Why Osun governorship election is crucial to APC —Babayemi, gov aspirant Tribune Online

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2 w. ago INEC Moves To Clarify Review Of Declaration, Return Of Winners At Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was working on an addition to the Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections, 2022 to provide clarity on the review of declaration and return at elections. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this at the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) in […]

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2 w. ago Lagos LG polls: Youth Party condemns arrest threats, intimidation

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: Youth Party condemns arrest threats, intimidation The Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of intimidation and unprofessional conduct during a screening exercise, alleging that officials threatened to arrest party representatives. The controversy erupted when LASIEC commissioners reportedly requested Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all 20 party nominees and insisted on original copies of academic […] Lagos LG polls: Youth Party condemns arrest threats, intimidation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2027: ADA, 108 political associations seek registration – INEC

• Declares readiness to conduct by-elections, resume voter registration From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has listed Obidient Peoples Party (OPP), Progressive Obedient Party (POP), Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA) and 107 other political associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made […] The post 2027: ADA, 108 political associations seek registration – INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC lists Obidient Peoples Party, ADA, 107 other political associations seeking registration

Declares readiness to conduct by-elections, CVR By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Obidient Peoples Party (OPP), Progressive Obedients Party (POP), Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA), and 107 other political associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure in […] The post INEC lists Obidient Peoples Party, ADA, 107 other political associations seeking registration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC releases list of 110 association seeking registration as political parties

… Declares readiness to conduct by-elections, CVR From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the list of 110 political associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Commission’s Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure in his remarks at the second regular consultative meeting with Media Executives held […] The post INEC releases list of 110 association seeking registration as political parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos indigenes sue LASIEC over plans to conduct elections in 57 councils

Tribune Online Lagos indigenes sue LASIEC over plans to conduct elections in 57 councils In an originating summons marked FHC/L/CS/1012/2025, the group described LASIEC’s plan as “unconstitutional, illegal and a violation Lagos indigenes sue LASIEC over plans to conduct elections in 57 councils Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC

Tribune Online Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC "As at today, the fact remains that there has not been any court order reversing or upturning the status quo, and as such, those respective certificates of return remain withdrawn till date" Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC Tribune Online

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