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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted allegations of ghost and hired voters being used in the Osun election. INEC officials stated that such claims are unfounded and do not reflect the integrity of the electoral process.
A Federal High Court ruling highlighted the misuse of police powers in civil disputes, holding police and a company liable for a death in custody.
Nigerian political parties, including the APC, conducted primaries and announced candidates for upcoming elections, with some members winning tickets while others faced disqualification or defection. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also received a presidential candidate.
Former INEC officials highlight critical ambiguities in the new Electoral Act concerning electronic transmission, BVAS, and result collation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-inec-officials-flay-ambiguities-in-new-electoral-act/
Following Adeleke's re-election in the Osun State poll, various groups and individuals, including the NGF and ADC candidate, offered congratulations, while Yiaga Africa commended voters and called for BVAS improvements. The outcome also sparked political analysis regarding future elections.
Biodun Oyebanji's re-election as the Governor of Ekiti State has been widely celebrated by various political figures and groups, including President Tinubu and the APC, who view his victory as a reflection of the people's confidence in his governance.
The demonstrators accused INEC of partisanship in the manner of deploying officials from other states into Osun State ahead of the 15 August governorship election in the state. The post Protest in…
Read today’s Nigeria news recap. Top stories include Tinubu’s oil order affecting NNPC, PDP challenging FCT poll results, and new jail terms for INEC offic Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-tinubu-oil-order-rattles-nnpc-pdp-heads-to-court-over-fct-poll-inec-officials-risk-jail-and-other-top-stories/
Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a warning to INEC officials in Borno State against manipulating results and engaging in corrupt practices ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Senior Advocates and former INEC officials in Nigeria are divided on the legality of aspirants defecting after primaries under the Electoral Act 2026.
Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an investigation into reports that senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received alleged land and cash gifts.
INEC officials begin hybrid collation of FCT poll results, using both manual forms and electronic BVAS data to ensure accuracy at the Kubwa centre. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-inec-begins