Osun State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the state assembly for allegedly associating a past governor with recent personnel transfers at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Osun APC Director of Media and Information Kola Olabisi released a statement on Thursday describing the charges made by lawmakers led by Speaker Adewale Egbedun as baseless. … Read more
The decision to de-recognize the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has been criticised by Attah Ochinke, a former attorney general of Cross River State and a chieftain of the ruling party. Ochinke claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) misunderstood a court order. In his dissatisfaction with … Read more
During a hearing on July 29, 2025, a lawyer for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) testified that the INEC had verified the nominations of Senator David Mark and Ogbene Rauf Aregbesola for the positions of National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, of the party. The party’s position that the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting took … Read more
Security agencies prevented chaos at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after anti-INEC and pro-INEC protestors nearly clashed. Conflicting interests arose as a result of the electoral umpire’s delisting of the African Democratic Congress’ David Mark-led National Working Committee, NWC. The two interest groups had intended to march to the INEC headquarters, … Read more
Ernest Njesi, Imo State Chairman of the Action Peoples Party, APP, has stated that no political manoeuvring can prevent the party from continuing to exist at both the state and federal levels. He claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, was concerned about the APP’s growing popularity and widespread acceptance in the state, which prompted … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the leading Igbo socio-cultural group, has taken a significant step toward preserving Igbo heritage, particularly the language. This comes amid UNESCO’s warning that the Igbo language will become extinct. However, in an effort to prevent the forecast from becoming a reality, Ohanaeze Ndigbo established four Professorial Endowment Chairs on Thursday. According to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Nigerian government to simplify the recently modified Electoral Act so that voters can understand it. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, stated that what Nigeria requires is clear legislation on the Electoral Act, written in simple language that is understandable to all Nigerians. Prof Amupitan made the … Read more
Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, believes that no Nigerian should be confident in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) use of technology. Amadi made the statement on Sunday at the Citizens Town Hall Meeting on the Electoral Act 2026 in Abuja, the country’s capital. He proposed establishing … Read more
The Green Future Party (GDP) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with refusing its registration despite fulfilling all criteria. Adefolaseye Adebayo, the Interim National Chairman of the party, made this claim during an interview on Arise Television on Monday. GFP was among numerous political associations that sought registration with INEC during 2025-2026, including … Read more
Afam Ogene, a member of the House of Representatives, has claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is involved in destabilising the Labour Party. Hon Ogebe made this claim during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television program watched by DAILY POST, on Friday. He said, “We’re Africans. If the witch cries at … Read more