INEC Under Fire Over Cash Gifts From Wike
The Peoples’ Democratic Party has described reports alleging that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, gave out prime lands and cash to senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as disturbing. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the […]
INEC Suspends Recognition of ADC Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended recognition of all leadership factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).This followed a Court of Appeal ruling and ongoing litigation over the party’s leadership. News: Rivers State Finance: Rivers Ranks Last In 2025 Audit IndexIn a statement by its spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, the INEC said it would […]
INEC Inspects ADC’s New Secretariat in Rivers State
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has inspected the Rivers State of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Rivers State ADC Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Bright Onyebuchi on Tuesday March 24, 2026 the visit by officials of INEC was significant. According to the Statement, […]
INEC moves presidential election to January 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a shift in the 2027 general election timetable, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls forward to January 16, 2027. The adjustment, which moves the primary elections from their scheduled date of February 20, was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner […]
Bye-Election: INEC REC Commends Peaceful and Orderly Process
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State, Prof. Gabriel Yomere, has characterized the ongoing bye-election in the state as tranquil and orderly. Yomere expressed this viewpoint while addressing journalists during a visit to evaluate voting activities in certain wards, specifically wards 8 and 3 in Khana constituency […]
INEC Holds Final Stakeholder Briefing, Vows Credible Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has held the final briefing on its preparedness for the upcoming Bye-election in Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana II Constituency. A statement released indicated that the meeting had in attendance members of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Rivers State, Candidates for the Bye-Election from the various […]
INEC’s Preparedness: Learning From Past Elections to Restore Public Confidence
As Nigeria approaches another general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) once again finds itself under intense public scrutiny. In a country where elections often shape not just leadership but national stability, the credibility of the electoral umpire is paramount. The question many Nigerians are asking is simple: has INEC truly learned from past […]
INEC Bars ADC, PDP, LP From Rivers Bye-Elections
Seven days before the bye-elections in two constituencies of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that three political parties would not participate in the exercise. The bye-elections are scheduled to take place on 21 February in Khana State Constituency II and Ahoada East State Constituency II. The Resident […]
INEC Projects Nearly N900bn for 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has told the National Assembly that it will need N873.78 billion to organise the 2027 general elections. The commission also proposed N171 billion for its routine operations in the 2026 fiscal year. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed while defending the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and the projected cost of […]
Senate Criticized Over Rejection Of Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results
Major opposition political parties have criticised the Senate’s rejection of a mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units, warning that the move poses a grave threat to Nigeria’s democratic progress. In a joint statement by the aggrieved parties, which are the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and New Nigeria […]
INEC Launches Voter Revalidation, Sets Sights on 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says intensive preparations for the 2027 general elections have begun with the nationwide voter revalidation exercise set to clean up the voters register and restore public trust in the electoral process. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this during a consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) […]
INEC Moves Voter Registration to Grassroots in Rivers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has decided to decentralise the current Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) initiative to the Registration Area (RA) and Ward levels throughout the state. This decision was communicated in a press release dated January 30, 2026, which was signed by Geraldine Ekelemu, who serves as the Head of […]