The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up preparations for the 2027 General Election, with its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, leading a readiness assessment in Gombe State to evaluate operational preparedness, address challenges and reinforce electoral officials’ commitment…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the Preliminary Register of Voters for the 2027 General Election available online, following calls from Nigerians and electoral stakeholders for wider access to the register. In a press statement signed by Mohammed…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with the party’s national leaders and presidential and vice-presidential candidates taking key positions in the campaign structure. The council is expected to provide strategic…
The ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) has approved a regional framework to guide the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections across West Africa, as electoral bodies seek to protect democratic integrity amid growing technological influence. The Permanent Secretary…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has encouraged young women to participate actively in the 2027 general elections, reject vote buying and misinformation, and promote peaceful electoral conduct. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Alhaji Muhammad B. Nura,…
As the 2027 draws closer, and the electoral umpire concludes preparations for “free, fair and credible elections” as it promised, it is important to explore the representation and participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process. History has shown…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a capacity-building programme to improve staff understanding of electoral laws, offences and penalties ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The maiden Electoral Learning Session (ELS), organised by the Training Department of The…
Deepfakes, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and manipulated information have emerged as growing threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with stakeholders warning that these technologies could be used to mislead voters and undermine public trust in the electoral…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why some candidates were omitted from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections, citing a Supreme Court ruling that makes the submission of party membership registers mandatory. In a statement signed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) have adopted guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral processes, as West African electoral bodies seek to strengthen election integrity and prepare for…
