The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the personal particulars of candidates vying for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election, following the successful completion of party primaries across the state. According to a statement from the Commission, sixteen political parties met the deadline for the submission of nomination forms for their governorship and
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to inform the general public that the revalidation of voter identity cards, which includes new registration, transfer of voting location, and replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), will commence on Monday, 27th May 2025, and end on Thursday, 5th June 2025,” the statement read in
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to deepening electoral transparency and efficiency through the deployment of digital tools. This was the highlight of a one-day stakeholders’ retreat held in Lagos, where the Commission showcased a range of technological innovations designed to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. The retreat brought together election managers,
A high-powered delegation from the Labour Party visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday, where they formally submitted the recent Supreme Court judgment that appears to resolve the party’s protracted leadership tussle. The delegation, led by the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, was received by INEC officials at the commission’s headquarters
The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently conduct bye-elections for two vacant legislative seats in the state. In a statement released on Monday, Tenebe expressed concern over the prolonged absence of representation for the Edo Central Senatorial District and
The Presidency has swiftly dismissed rumors circulating online that President Bola Tinubu has removed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Reports claiming that Yakubu had been replaced by Professor Bashiru Olamilekan, in what was described as a “sweeping change” in the leadership of the electoral body, went viral
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has expressed gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting the recall petition against her, describing the process as a failed attempt by political adversaries to undermine her mandate. The senator, in a statement released on Thursday, hailed INEC’s decision as a triumph for justice and constitutional
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has raised concerns over what he described as the Nigerian judiciary’s overreach into the statutory functions of political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Gabam made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, where he criticized the
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the receipt of a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her position as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the Secretary to the Commission, acknowledged the petition on Monday, confirming that it was submitted by constituents who claim to have met
