Also known as: INEC
Independent National Electoral Commission — Nigeria's electoral body managing voter registration, candidate clearance, and election administration ahead of 2027 elections.
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A former resident electoral commissioner, Mike Igini, on Sunday said that the inability of INEC to transmit the results of the 2023 presidential election eroded trust in INEC and is responsible for the lack of public confidence in the commission. …
Inability to transmit 2023 Presidential election results eroded trust in INEC -Ex-REC IginiThe Chronicle
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says Nigeria’s National Register of Voters has now hit 103 million following the completion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and final biometric cleanup. …
Lagos, Kano, Kaduna lead top 10 States as INEC Voters’ Register hits 103 millionThe Chronicle
… Yakubu Muhammad Kingsley (YMK) against the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), its presidential candidate, Donald Duke, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). …
Court dismisses suit challenging PRP, Donald Duke, INECThe Chronicle
… te to make nominations. “The Finance Director and his Deputy, in collaboration with the National Treasurer of the party, shall manage all campaign funds in the spirit of transparency and accountability, as the party is saddled with the responsibility of rendering accounts to INEC …
NDC to inaugurate Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign CouncilThe Chronicle
… by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Tuesday. The APC alleged that violent incidents began on Sunday, following the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord as winner of the governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission …
Osun APC condemns alleged post-election attacks, urges police actionThe Chronicle
… Responding to concerns about Iyabo Obasanjo’s membership of the PDP and compliance with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s registration requirements, Tella maintained that the party followed due process and acted within the provisions of the Electoral Act. …
Don’t allow impostors govern you -Ogun PDP chairman warns residentsThe Chronicle
… The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, who disclosed this, said the absence of the party’s presidential candidate’s name on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, nomination portal should not be interpreted as a failure to comply with elector …
APGA endorses Tinubu as preferred candidateThe Chronicle
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 470 other candidates presented by David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 general elections. …
INEC confirms Atiku, 470 other ADC candidatesJoy Online
… Federal High Court judge Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to strike the African Democratic Congress and others from its register, backing claims by former lawmakers that they did not meet minimum electoral performance thresholds. …
Nigerian court orders electoral body to deregister main opposition party, four othersThe Chronicle
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), along with national commissioners, is meeting with chairmen and secretaries of political parties, ahead of the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election Tuesday’s engagement is one of the consultative meetings sc …
INEC Meets With Parties, Defends Decision To Court Ruling On Primary DeadlinesFormer resident electoral commissioner Mike Igini says INEC's inability to transmit presidential election results in 2023 eroded public confidence in the commission, despite the BVAS system working. Igini stated he cannot clearly explain the glitch that caused the transmission failure and that the incident created a cloud of distrust.
27 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former resident electoral commissioner Mike Igini says INEC's inability to transmit presidential election results in 2023 eroded public confidence in the commission, despite the BVAS system working. Igini stated he cannot clearly explain the glitch that caused the transmission failure and that the incident created a cloud of distrust.
27 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission says the National Register of Voters has hit 103 million following completion of a three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise and biometric cleanup, with Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states topping the list of registered voters.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Engr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsley against the Peoples Redemption Party, its presidential candidate Donald Duke, and INEC, ruling that the suit was filed outside the constitutional timeframe and that Kingsley failed to provide evidence to support allegations of party membership issues and over-voting in primary elections.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Democratic Congress announced plans to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council following consultations with stakeholders. The party has authorized presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to nominate key campaign council members including the Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), Spokesman, and Finance Director.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has condemned alleged post-election attacks on its members and supporters following the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as winner of the governorship election, and called on police to investigate and prosecute those responsible.
19 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ogun State PDP chairman has urged residents to reject what he calls imposition of governorship candidates from outside the state, arguing that leaders with deep roots in Ogun State understand its people, culture and developmental needs better than imported candidates.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's All Progressives Grand Alliance has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 general elections, with the party's National Publicity Secretary explaining that the party's National Executive Committee decided to support Tinubu's re-election bid after extensive internal consultations.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has cleared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 470 other candidates from the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, following a Supreme Court judgment affirming the faction's party leadership. The faction has submitted candidates for 471 positions: one presidential, 109 senatorial, and 360 House of Representatives.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Federal High Court judge ordered Nigeria's electoral commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other parties for failing to meet constitutional performance thresholds, a ruling that affects the main opposition ahead of January elections. The ADC, whose presidential candidate is former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, plans to appeal.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Independent National Electoral Commission chairman met with political party leaders ahead of the June 20th Ekiti governorship election, defending the commission's appeal of a court ruling that upheld INEC's power to set election timetables but struck down its authority to set timelines for political parties' primary elections and candidate submission.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →