Tag: INEC

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…

POLITICAL BREAKDOWN: Inside ADC’s fractured structure as three factions battle for control

Tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deepened after the emergence of a new leadership group claiming authority…

Who is ‘Nafiu Bala’? The Man at the Center of ADC Crisis

Nafiu Bala, a Gombe-born politician accused by the David Mark-led group of being responsible for the African Democratic…

Voter revalidation: All you need to know as INEC suspends controversial exercise

Combining the manpower requirements and logistical demands of voter revalidation with the painstaking and laborious process of voter…