2023 Election: Insecurity, fake news, money politics critical challenges to overcome – INECÂ
May 26, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the current democracy in Nigeria is being threatened by the predominance of money politics. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,…
2023: Presidential, National Assembly elections now Feb. 25, 2023 as INEC adjusts timetable
Feb. 26, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the dates for the 2023 general elections, following Friday’s signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law by…
Bimodal Voter Accreditation System has nullified Card Reader – INEC Chairman
On behalf of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I would like to extend our appreciation for the invitation to deliver Goodwill Remarks at this very important harmonization meeting. For…
Release data of deceased Nigerians to us periodically to enhance voters register – INEC appeals to NPCÂ
Sept. 24, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Population Commission (NPC) to periodically avail INEC the data of deceased Nigerians to further enhance the credibility…
Wike, Sanwo-Olu bag ‘Leadership Governor of the Year’ 2020 Award
September 10, 2021 Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has won the Leadership Governor of the Year Award alongside Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and Gov. AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State…
CVR: INEC to commence physical registration July 19
June 25, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) physical registration will commence on July 19. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a…
Ignore fake news, no date has been fixed for resumption of CVR – INEC tells Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerians to ignore fake news making the rounds that it would resume its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on Monday. The commission, in…
INEC chief to NASS: Conclude Electoral Act amendment by first quarter of 2021
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the National Assembly to use a bipartisan approach in amending the Electoral Act to help improve conduct of elections…
Dickson’s Exco in valedictory session, Diri to be sworn in today
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, and his Exco are rounding off their valedictory Exco meeting in preparation for the swearing in of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as winner…
INEC raises red flag on violence in Kogi, Bayelsa Guber elections, cautions politicians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has delivered all non-sensitive materials for the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The commission also raised red flag on the…