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ADC candidate initiates legal action over primary election exclusion
ADC aspirant Legborsi Nwiabu has sued his party and INEC, challenging the legitimacy of the primary election that selected Bright Nulee as the candidate for the Khana Constituency I seat.
Federal Court Rejects Bid to Force INEC Recognition of PDP Turaki Faction
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to force INEC to recognize the PDP leadership faction led by Tanimu Turaki, ruling that the case was an abuse of court process.
INEC Lists Oran’kan as ACCORD Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central
Ambassador Shakirullahi Jimoh Oran’kan has been formally recognized by INEC as the ACCORD Party senatorial candidate for Oyo Central following his primary election victory.
Ondo APC Primary Results Contested by Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Supporters
Supporters of Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa have launched a legal challenge against APC primary results, while a similar dispute emerges in Benue State.
INEC Plans Mock Presidential Vote for 2027
INEC is evaluating plans to perform a technology audit and a trial presidential election to ensure readiness and credibility for the 2027 general polls.
INEC Promises Transparent and Lawful Osun Governorship Election
Oluwatoyin Babalola of the Independent National Electoral Commission has assured stakeholders that the upcoming Osun governorship election will be conducted with full legal compliance, transparency, and integrity.
Appellate Court Declares Specific Electoral Act Sections Unconstitutional
The Abuja Court of Appeal has ruled several sections of the 2026 Electoral Act unconstitutional, asserting that political parties retain the right to manage their own candidate nominations and membership registers.
INEC Plans System Audit to Prevent 2023 Technical Failures Ahead of 2027
INEC is auditing its systems and addressing AI-related disinformation risks to ensure a smooth 2027 election, following technical issues in 2023.
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.
ADC warns that judicial control of party management threatens Nigeria’s democratic future
Mabel Oboh of the ADC warns that excessive judicial interference in party administration threatens democratic autonomy, following a recent Court of Appeal decision.