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Efforts to amend Nigeria’s 2022 Electoral Act suffered a major setback in the Senate on Thursday, following intense deliberations during plenary. The proposed changes to the Electoral Act, aimed at enhancing the country’s electoral process ahead of future elections, were temporarily shelved after a contentious debate among lawmakers. The motion…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by four days, following a surge in voter turnout and growing demand from eligible residents. The CVR exercise, originally scheduled to end on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, will now continue…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports suggesting he plans to step down ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting he remains fully committed to contesting for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket. In a statement issued Thursday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku dismissed the claim…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on pending electoral reforms, warning that early passage of the legislation is vital to preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the appeal in Abuja on Thursday while receiving a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 6.2 million Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, as the country gears up for the 2025 general elections. According to data released by INEC on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of political campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections. This marks a key milestone in the electoral calendar ahead of the February 21, 2026 polls. The announcement was made via an official statement on Wednesday…
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has officially conceded defeat in the country’s September 16 general election, acknowledging that opposition leader and former president Peter Mutharika holds what he described as an “insurmountable lead.” In a national address on Wednesday, just hours before the Malawi Electoral Commission was set to announce the…
As part of its commitment to promoting credible elections and political stability in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a high-level pre-election information mission to Côte d’Ivoire. Led by Professor Théodore Holo, the ECOWAS delegation held strategic consultations with major political parties, traditional rulers,…
Plateau State has fixed October 9, 2024, for the conduct of local government elections. The Chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission, Plangji Cishak, disclosed this on Wednesday during an ongoing meeting with leaders of political parties held at the commission’s headquarters in Jos, the state capital. Plangji said the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it was investigating election disruptions that occurred during the rerun/by-elections in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Kano states. The commission disclosed this via its X handle on Saturday. The rerun/by-elections are currently holding across 26 states in the country. The elections are holding in 80…
