INEC

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says sustained funding is crucial for security, logistics and effective conduct of the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is asking for adequate funding of elections to complement its efforts in the provision of security and logistics in the 2027 general elections. The...

INEC says bye-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta provide crucial operational lessons ahead of the 2027 General Election. As preparations gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the bye-elections across Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states as crucial operational benchmarks...

INEC’s publication comes as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections, setting the stage for a keen contest for...

INEC warns AI-driven disinformation could undermine trust in Nigeria’s 2027 election, urging faster responses, stronger technology and media literacy. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday raised the alarm over the growing sophistication of Artificial Intelligence-driven disinformation which, it said, poses one of the most serious...

INEC rejects NDC allegations of candidate manipulation, insisting political parties alone nominate and submit candidates for elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission has described claims by the Nigeria Democratic Congress that its officials removed names of candidates who have been nominated for the 2027 General Election and replaced them with...

Osita Okechukwu says credible elections remain the strongest antidote to intra-party impunity and urges INEC to prioritise electoral integrity nationwide. Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to focus on delivering free,...