Tag: INEC
Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant Over PDP Resignation, Kenneth Okonkwo Urges INEC
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. Diri resigned from the PDP alongside members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Wednesday,…
I Never Represented Tinubu At 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court — Amupitan
The Chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has denied the speculation that he was part of the legal team that represented Bola Tinubu at the 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC). Amupitan stated this on Thursday during his screening by the Senate. “You also talked about whether I was part of the…
INEC Chairman-Designate Amupitan Seeks Nigerian Elections Where ‘Loser Will Congratulate Winner’
The Chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has pushed for electoral reforms, saying that Nigeria deserves elections where the loser will congratulate the winner. Amupitan, who stated this on Thursday during his screening by the Senate, shortly before his confirmation, said he would examine the Electoral Act to strengthen the credibility of…
Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan…
INEC Should Properly Vet All Candidates’ Certificates In 2027 Elections – Peter Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Obi stressed that the credibility…
INEC: Yakubu Disregarded Opposition Parties, CUPP Secretary Ameh Alleges
Peter Ameh, the National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has accused former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, of damaging Nigeria’s multi-party democracy during his 10-year tenure at the commission. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Ameh alleged Yakubu’s leadership was characterised by high-handedness,…
BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chair
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body. Professor Mahmood announced this on Tuesday at the ongoing meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. READ ALSO: 2027:…
If You Rig 2027, Nigeria Is Heading To Hell – Bode George Warns INEC
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has warned the incoming Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against rigging the 2027 presidential election. George warned that Nigeria will be “heading for hell” if INEC imposes a president and does not allow citizens decide their leader in 2027. He…
Court Orders Arrest Of INEC Chairman
The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State capital, has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, for contempt and disobedience of court orders. The court’s decision followed a suit filed by the Action Alliance against INEC. The Action Alliance had…
BREAKING: INEC Shortlists 14 Associations For Political Party Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has shortlisted 14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties. This was announced in a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. Olumekun said the decision followed the Commission’s meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, during which it…
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