The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, following a significant surge in participation. Within just nine days of commencement, a total of 96,085 eligible persons have been successfully enrolled. This extension was announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced a three-day extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State. The commission had earlier scheduled the deadline for Wednesday, July 17, but in a fresh development, it revealed that the registration will now continue until Saturday, July 20, 2025. The extension comes
Abuja, July 18, 2025 —The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received a total of 134 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. This disclosure comes as the Commission announced the extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State. The extension is aimed at
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its readiness to commence a fresh voter registration exercise in Ondo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for later in the year. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Commission on Monday, July 15, 2025. INEC disclosed that the Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the high number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ondo State, revealing that a total of 295,856 PVCs remain unclaimed as the state gears up for its governorship election scheduled for November 2025. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, made
As political activities gather momentum in Anambra State, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their readiness to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Senatorial bye-election scheduled for August 16 and the governorship election slated for November 8. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the receipt of twelve new applications from political associations seeking recognition as registered political parties in Nigeria. A top official of the Commission disclosed that the applications were submitted in recent weeks and are currently undergoing preliminary assessment. The move
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is preparing to issue supplementary regulations to its 2022 election guidelines aimed at resolving ambiguity over the review process for declared results, particularly those returned under pressure or duress. At a consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners on Tuesday, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it is ready to conduct several outstanding by‑elections and will resume its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide in early 2025. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, highlighted during a recent engagement with lawmakers that by‑elections, triggered by vacancies due to deaths, resignations, or appointments,
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has called for a constitutional ban on cross-carpeting by elected executive and legislative office holders in Nigeria. Jega, who made the recommendation while speaking at a public policy forum, argued that frequent defections by politicians undermine democratic stability, weaken political institutions, and betray
