Independent National Electoral Commission
Coverage of Independent National Electoral Commission in the Nexus archive.
- PDP Leadership Suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m, awards N10m against lawyer
The Federal High Court in Abuja fined the PDP's Board of Trustees led by Adolphus Wabara N140 million for a frivolous lawsuit against INEC and dismissed the case, also awarding N10 million against a lawyer. The judgment by Justice Salim Ibrahim cited the suit as an abuse.
- 2027: ICPC, INEC join forces to tackle election fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have partnered to combat election fraud in Nigeria's 2027 general election, emphasizing the importance of electoral integrity for the country's development and global reputation.
- CVR: INEC extends deadline, introduces self-service registration
INEC has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) deadline and introduced self-service registration. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja.
- Court of Appeal postpones hearing in ADC, other parties’ deregistration appeal
The Court of Appeal postponed a hearing on the appeal against the deregistration of ADC and other political parties. The appeal challenges a Federal High Court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five parties.
- Four new senators take oath of office
Four new senators took the oath of office after winning by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last Saturday in their constituencies.
- Nigeria: 2027 Presidential Poll - Group Petitions INEC Over Tinubu's Eligibility, Demands Certificate Probe
A group has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate President Bola Tinubu's educational qualifications used to secure clearance for the 2023 presidential election. The petition seeks to reopen the investigation ahead of the 2027 presidential poll.
- Nigeria: In Landslide, Oyebanji Wins Second Term As INEC Declares Ekiti Election Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Biodun Oyebanji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of Ekiti State's governorship election. Oyebanji, the incumbent governor, secured a second term following the election results.
- Ekiti Election: Yiaga Africa confirms INEC results, raises concerns over vote buying
Yiaga Africa confirmed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results in the Ekiti Election using its verification methodology, but expressed concerns over vote buying. The organization's analysis indicated that the announced results aligned with ballot counts from polling units.
- It’s Official: INEC declares APC’s Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election
INEC declared APC's Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti governorship election in Ado-Ekiti. The announcement was made by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state capital.
- Yiaga Africa flags inconsistencies in ballot papers, result sheets for Ekiti governorship election
Yiaga Africa reported inconsistencies in ballot papers and result sheets for the Ekiti governorship election, noting discrepancies in the number of political parties listed on election materials used by INEC.
- #EkitiDecides2026: BVAS glitches affect accreditation, voting in parts of Ekiti
The Ekiti off-cycle election is being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 177 wards across 16 local government areas of the South-west state. Technical glitches in the BVAS system have disrupted accreditation and voting processes in parts of Ekiti.
- 2027 Elections: Forensic Institute calls for ‘stress test’ of INEC’s technology six months to elections
The Centre for Informed Forensic and Cybersecurity for Integrity of Nations (CIFCFIN) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a 'stress test' of its technology six months before the 2027 elections. This call was made by CIFCFIN's Founder and Chairman, Iliyasu Gashinbaki, during Democracy Day celebrations in Abuja.
- Ekiti governorship poll to be used as benchmark for 2027 election credibility – INEC chair
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair stated the Ekiti governorship election will serve as a benchmark for ensuring the credibility of the 2027 election. INEC emphasized neutrality, aligning solely with the law and the will of the Nigerian people.
- Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu senatorial by-election
The Labour Party has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding its exclusion from the Enugu North District senatorial by-election. INEC scheduled the by-election for 20 June following the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented the district.