The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the possibility of political violence ahead of the off-circle elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. The commission said that although the campaign had just started, there are signs of political clashes among opposing political parties and candidates. At a post-election review with Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it plans to review its result management system following complaints about the 2023 general elections. The commission said its result management system had been a subject of litigation. The During the post-election review meeting with Collation and Returning Officers on Friday in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said that the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Youth Party (YP) as a political party. This follows the verdict of the Supreme Court, which set aside its deregistration. In February 2020, INEC deregistered YP, among others, for failing to meet the criteria provided for by section 225(a) of the 1999 constitution (as amended). Not satisfied, YP challenged the deregistration …

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from prosecuting the suspended Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Yunusa-Ari, over his declaration of Senator Aisha Dahiru (popularly called Binani) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor in the 18th March poll. Justice Donatus Okorowo made the order after counsel to …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed a six-count charge against a suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Barrister Hudu Yunusa-Ari. The charges were filed at the High Court in Yola, the state capital, according to INEC’s spokesman, Barrister Festus Okoye. In a statement on Thursday, Okoye said the electoral body took the action after reviewing the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday opened and closed its defence in Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi’s petition challenging the result of the 25th February election. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was declared winner of the election and was sworn in as the president on 29th May. Obi is urging …

The Presidential Petition Election Court (PEPC) has adjourned to Tuesday, 4th July the hearing of the defence filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court on 23rd June fixed Monday, 3rd July for respondents to open their case in defence of the petition filed by aggrieved parties challenging the outcome of the 25th February election wherein the presidential …

The European Union Election Observation Mission has presented its final report on this year’s general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC said via it Twitter handle on Monday that the EU Mission was received by its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and the National Commissioners of the electoral body. The tweet read: “The European Union Election Observation Mission, …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday accused the legal team of the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Mr. Peter Obi of constantly blaming the commission for withholding documents from them and urged them to desist from the “habit”. Displeased with the statement that implied that his client was uncooperative, counsel for INEC,  SAN who conducted Wednesday’s proceedings …

The Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 11th November governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States. The approval of the list followed a meeting held by the commission on Tuesday in Abuja. According to a statement by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus …