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 […]
INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers State Bye-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the date and time for two bye-elections in Rivers State. In a notice shared on its social media platform on Tuesday, the electoral body stated that the polls in Ahoada East II and Khana II constituencies would hold on 21st February. According to INEC, the elections would allow […]
INEC Begins Display of Preliminary Voters’ Register in Rivers State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters across registration centres in the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, paving the way for claims and objections. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday 15 December 2025, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Gabriel Yomere, represented […]
Tinubu Asks Senate to Approve Amupitan as INEC Head
President Bola Tinubu has communicated with the Nigerian Senate, requesting the legislative confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan to assume the role of Chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The formal request was presented to the Senate during its plenary session on Tuesday, where it was read aloud by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. […]