As The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) begins the screening of aspirants for the various states Houses of Assembly on Saturday, the party’s leadership has announced the constitution of screening committees to oversee the process in the all the 36 states of the Federation. In a memo jointly signed by...
Political parties
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. The commission said...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over emerging legal and political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and rule of law. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Mazi...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members as part of preparations for the 2027 Nigerian general election. The development followed concerns raised by political parties regarding the timeline earlier provided in the Commission’s revised timetable and schedule...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set new regulations and guidelines for election expenses for political parties, expressing confidence that the new regulations will foster a more transparent 2027 general election. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who disclosed this at a consultative meeting with leaders of political...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. The Commission warned that persistent internal leadership crises within parties pose a serious threat to democratic consolidation as preparations for the 2027 General Election intensify. The...
Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade, has said he foresaw Nigeria’s present political landscape long before it unfolded. Speaking with journalists in Calabar on Saturday, Ayade explained that his early decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by foresight and strategic thinking. “I...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that eight of the fourteen pre-qualified associations have successfully completed the submission of all required documents. The development was revealed in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun,...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to take decisive action against politicians and political parties engaging in premature election campaigns, which violate Nigeria’s constitutional and statutory provisions as well as international...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties, candidates, and stakeholders involved in Saturday’s by-elections to strictly follow legal provisions, regulations, and guidelines to ensure a smooth electoral process. In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has passionately called for Nigerians to forge enduring, law-abiding political parties to steer the nation out of its democratic “wilderness.” At the launch of Ike Abonyi’s books, _The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy: The Musings of a Nigerian Journalist and Wadata Wonders: Memoirs...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja To enhance the capacity of political parties and minimize procedural errors in candidate nominations, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Organised a two-day refresher training workshop on using its Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP) for party officials on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. Held at the INEC...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released fresh supplementary regulations to provide clarity on the review of election results and announced progress on processing applications for new political parties. The announcement was made by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has disclosed that as at Monday, 23rd June 2025, the Commission has received letters of intent from 110 associations that wish to register as political parties. The Chairman announced this on Wednesday at a...
The Speaker, House of representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday said Nigerians must find ways to make political parties fulfill their objectives and not turned to business ventures by their managers. Abbas said this in Abuja, in his keynote address at a technical workshop on Political Parties Bill, organised by...
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has claimed that the judiciary is the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy. He spoke on Monday in Abuja, as a panelist at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre...
he Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates in Edo against engaging in electioneering campaigns beyond the Thursday midnight deadline. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Mr Sam Olumekun, Information and Voter Education Committee, gave the warning in a statement, on Thursday in Abuja. Olumekun said...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Tuesday presented soft copies of voters register to political parties participating in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship election. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, presented the register to the chairmen and secretaries of political parties and other...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has categorically dismissed rumors of potential merger talks with other political parties, reaffirming its commitment to independence and strength. According to National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has declared that PDP...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to play by the rules and shun anything that could cause violence during the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the advice during a meeting with leaders of political parties and...