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INEC head credits mock accreditation for preventing voter exclusion in Osun
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan says a mock accreditation exercise helped resolve technical issues with the BVAS, ensuring voters using older cards are not disenfranchised in the upcoming Osun governorship election.
Coalition urges INEC to clarify BVAS malfunctions during Osun mock election
A civil society group is demanding answers from INEC after technical issues with the BVAS affected the mock accreditation process ahead of the upcoming Osun governorship election.
Seriake Dickson Affirms Sovereignty of Voters Ahead of 2027 Election
NDC leader Seriake Dickson promises that the 2027 elections will honor the people's will and be free from the violence and electoral fraud seen in previous cycles.
Amupitan: Financial Autonomy Essential for INEC’s 2027 Integrity
INEC official Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that the commission needs true financial autonomy, rather than standard budget appropriation, to ensure credible elections in 2027.
Restoring Credibility: The Urgent Need for Internal Reform at the NBA
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been elected president of the Nigerian Bar Association, but internal technical failures and past controversies suggest the organization must reform itself before critiquing national electoral processes.
Incoming NBA President Badejo-Okusanya Prioritizes Electoral Overhaul
Newly elected NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to overhaul the association's electoral process to restore membership confidence and unify the legal body.
Niger INEC Vows to Resolve Previous Election Issues Ahead of 2027
Niger State's INEC commissioner, Dr. Oliver Tersoo Agundu, guarantees that lessons learned from past errors will lead to a more credible and inclusive 2027 election process.
Appellate Court Postpones Ruling on Deregistration of Five Political Parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved its judgment on an appeal challenging a Federal High Court order that directed INEC to deregister five political parties, including the ADC.
INEC Chief Declares End to Manual Ballot Manipulation Ahead of 2027 Polls
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan confirms that updated technological infrastructure will prevent ballot tampering in 2027, as the commission partners with the NOA to improve voter turnout and civic education.
Benjamin Kalu Requests Ongoing UK Assistance for Nigerian Democratic and Electoral Improvements
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has formally requested that the UK continue providing technical support for Nigeria's electoral reforms and democratic institutional strengthening.