Professor Mahmood Yakubu has formally stepped down after completing his historic two-term tenure as INEC Chairman...
Debate has intensified over who will succeed INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu as his tenure draws to a close, sparking fresh political suspicions.
INEC has opened registration for ad-hoc staff ahead of the Anambra governorship election on November 8, 2025.
INEC has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will continue until August 2026.
INEC further announced that Certificates of Return would be presented to successful candidates on August 21 and 22, 2025.
INEC signals a shift on voting rights, exploring ways to extend participation to inmates in correctional facilities ahead of the 2027 elections.
INEC has cautioned political parties and candidates against early campaigning for the 2027 elections
Femi Falana has called the 2027 election campaigns “totally illegal”, urging INEC to enforce the Electoral Act.
The intention is to reduce political interference and boost public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.
Some constituents of Kogi Central have petitioned INEC to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing loss of confidence and misconduct.
