INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 103,428,715 Nigerians are registered to vote in the 2027 general elections, with Lagos State emerging as the country’s largest electoral constituency, ahead of Kano and Kaduna.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja at the commission’s World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting to mark 100 days to the 2027 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Nigeria’s national register of voters has risen above 103 million, setting the stage for what could be one of the country’s largest electorates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Following the Supreme Court's September 28 ruling reaffirming Independent National Electoral Commission's authority over political parties, INEC has scheduled a national stakeholders' meeting for Tuesday in Abuja.

Political Parties, members and many candidates have become jittery following the September 28 Supreme Court ruling that nullified an Appeal Court judgment on the validity of political party membership.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the five legislative bye-elections conducted across Delta, Gombe, Kano and Bauchi states, with candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning four seats and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) securing one.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over its failure to disclose the limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act 2026.

INEC’s Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, clarified the situation following questions raised by the Obidient Movement over the Chairman’s whereabouts.

The warning came on Tuesday in Uyo at a two-day seminar on violence-free elections organised by the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and Akwa Ibom State Government, with the theme: “Promoting Peaceful, Free, Fair and Credible Elections in Akwa Ibom State.”

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations.