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Accord Party Claims Voter Intimidation in Osun as Police Dispute Allegations
Osun Accord Party officials have appealed for federal intervention following the arrest of a candidate, while the state police maintain the action was based on a formal petition rather than political interference.
Osun Police Deny Political Motivation in Accord Candidate’s Arrest
Osun police maintain that the arrest of Accord candidate Popoola Alaba stems from a pending criminal petition, refuting claims of political interference made by his campaign team.
Niger State faces challenges as voter apathy stalls registration for 2027
Voter registration in Niger State is lagging as residents express growing skepticism about the efficacy of the electoral process ahead of the 2027 elections.
Osun ALGON and Imole Campaign Council Denounce NURTW Suspension
The Osun ALGON and the Imole Campaign Council have dismissed a directive suspending the NURTW as illegal, labeling the move a politically motivated attempt to intimidate voters before the August 15 governorship election.
Amaechi Drops Legal Challenge Against Atiku’s ADC Primary Victory
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has withdrawn his lawsuit against Atiku Abubakar's ADC presidential primary win after being named his running mate.
Accord Party Endorses Governor Adeleke for Re-election in Osun
The Accord Party has officially backed Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, citing his performance as sufficient grounds for re-election during the August 15 contest.
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.
INEC and NIMC Partner to Remove Duplicate Voters Before 2027
INEC and NIMC are collaborating under the new 2026 NIMC Act to purge duplicate records from voter databases and enhance election credibility through shared digital identity infrastructure.
Kano Civil Society Coalition Expresses Alarm Over Surging Political Violence
A coalition of civil society groups in Kano has called for an immediate suspension of political rallies, citing a dangerous rise in gang-related violence and 10 fatal incidents occurring in early 2026.
Jigawa ADC Governorship Nominee Nakudu Dismisses Substitution Demands
Jigawa ADC gubernatorial candidate Senator Sabo Nakudu has rejected efforts to remove him from the ballot, calling the claims of an ICPC indictment a malicious political smear.