Tag: INEC
EXPLAINER: What We Know About Osun’s 2026 Voters’ Register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, 9th July, presented the Electronic Register of Voters to political…
2027: INEC, a trillion naira election budget and the need to rethink Nigeria’s democracy
Things will have to change across the board if we want a democracy that is truly representative in…
NDC CRISIS: How logo dispute triggered court battle over party’s legal status
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) spent years operating quietly as one of many associations seeking recognition from Independent…
ANALYSIS: Court rulings leave NDC, ADC facing uncertain political future
Nigeria’s opposition parties are confronting a new challenge ahead of the 2027 general election as legal disputes surrounding…
What the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Means for Electronic Voting Transmission
On the 18th of February 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed into law the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and…
Voter data protection: Emeke Ike, Lere Olayinka and the nagging questions for INEC
The trust and confidence of many Nigerians in the commission has waned considerably, if not lost completely. Its…
FACT CHECK: Did Angry Youths Burn Nafiu Bala’s House in Gombe?
CLAIM: Angry youths set fire to Nafiu Bala’s residence in Gombe State after the Supreme Court recognized David…
LEGAL INSIGHT: Electoral Act 2026 restricts court action on party disputes
Political party disputes in Nigeria have historically been settled through court intervention, particularly in cases involving leadership struggles…
POLITICAL OUTLOOK: ADC’s next steps after controversial convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faces a defining moment after holding a disputed national convention amid regulatory resistance…
ELECTION WATCH: INEC’s role and credibility ahead of the 2027 polls
As preparations gradually gather pace for the 2027 general elections, attention is increasingly turning to the role of…
Amupitan’s partisanship and the aberration of INEC’s chairman appointment process
We must find a way to strip the president of the power to appoint INEC's chairman and make…
PROFILE: Nafiu Bala rises as fresh contender amid uncertainty over Atiku, Obi ambitions
The political landscape surrounding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) shifted on April 1 when the Independent National Electoral…