INEC

September 12, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated on Thursday that 14 out of 171 political associations that applied for registration as political parties met the pre-registration requirements to proceed to the next stage. Among the associations...

September 10, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the rising trend of premature political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that it poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s electoral integrity and...

September 08, (THEWILL) — The Social Democratic Party, SDP, leadership crisis following the summary suspension of the National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, alongside the National Auditor, Nze Nnadi Clarkson and National Youth Leader, Uchechukwu Chukwuma, by a faction...

September 07, (THEWILL) — The uncertainty surrounding the leadership of the coalition backed opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, could fade away very soon as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened talks with the Senator David Mark-led Interim...

September 04, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has entered into a partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to harmonise identity and voter registration processes across Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this when...

August 25, (THEWILL) — Nigerians in their thousands are heeding the call by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register as voters in preparation for the 2027 general election. The voter registration exercise which started on Monday, August 18,...

August 22, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Kamilu Sa’idu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Kaura Namoda South Constituency by-election in Zamfara State. The election, initially declared inconclusive on August 16 following...

August 20, (THEWILL) — The by-elections held across the country last Saturday in 16 constituencies across 12 states, in terms of the organisation, the process and outcomes would seem to confirm one painful truth, namely that Nigeria’s democracy is...

August 16, (THEWILL) — The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two individuals identified to be officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for alleged electoral offences in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, during the Federal Constituency bye-election held...

August 14, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State has expressed readiness to conduct free, fair and credible bye-elections and rerun polls in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa state constituencies scheduled for Saturday. Speaking at a press briefing...