INEC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:16:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png INEC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 2027: Register for PVC, Support Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket, NDC Urges Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-register-for-pvc-support-obi-kwankwaso-ticket-ndc-urges-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-register-for-pvc-support-obi-kwankwaso-ticket-ndc-urges-nigerians/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487841 The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also urged eligible voters to support its preferred presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-register-for-pvc-support-obi-kwankwaso-ticket-ndc-urges-nigerians/feed/ 0 SDP Tells INEC to Disregard Court Judgment Backing Gabam’s Leadership Claim https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-tells-inec-to-disregard-court-judgment-backing-gabams-leadership-claim/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-tells-inec-to-disregard-court-judgment-backing-gabams-leadership-claim/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487786 The SDP made the appeal in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba. According to the party, the legal basis upon which the Federal High Court delivered the judgment has already been set aside by the Supreme Court. The development follows the submission of the June 24 Federal High Court [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-tells-inec-to-disregard-court-judgment-backing-gabams-leadership-claim/feed/ 0 Turaki-Led PDP Denies Reports of Planned Lawsuit by Candidates, Awaits Court Judgment on INEC Suit https://www.theinfostride.com/turaki-led-pdp-denies-reports-of-planned-lawsuit-by-candidates-awaits-court-judgment-on-inec-suit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/turaki-led-pdp-denies-reports-of-planned-lawsuit-by-candidates-awaits-court-judgment-on-inec-suit/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487710 The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that some of the party’s candidates are planning legal action against the party’s leadership. The party described the reports as false and misleading. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the PDP’s Interim National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/turaki-led-pdp-denies-reports-of-planned-lawsuit-by-candidates-awaits-court-judgment-on-inec-suit/feed/ 0 Diden Seeks Court Order Declaring Him APC Candidate for Delta South Senatorial Seat https://www.theinfostride.com/diden-seeks-court-order-declaring-him-apc-candidate-for-delta-south-senatorial-seat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diden-seeks-court-order-declaring-him-apc-candidate-for-delta-south-senatorial-seat/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487628 Former Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Prince Michael Diden, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare him the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primary for the Delta South Senatorial District. In the suit, Diden urged the court to declare that, having complied with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diden-seeks-court-order-declaring-him-apc-candidate-for-delta-south-senatorial-seat/feed/ 0 ADC alleges APC mounting pressure on INEC ahead of 2027 elections https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-alleges-apc-mounting-pressure-on-inec-ahead-of-2027-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-alleges-apc-mounting-pressure-on-inec-ahead-of-2027-elections/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487557 The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is facing increasing pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an interview with The Sun on Saturday. According to Abdullahi, the electoral [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-alleges-apc-mounting-pressure-on-inec-ahead-of-2027-elections/feed/ 0 INEC extends voter registration by two weeks, unveils online self-service platform https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-extends-voter-registration-by-two-weeks-unveils-online-self-service-platform/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-extends-voter-registration-by-two-weeks-unveils-online-self-service-platform/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487543 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise by two weeks and introduced a new online self-service registration platform for first-time voters. The commission announced the development in a statement issued on Friday. According to INEC, the CVR exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025, and was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-extends-voter-registration-by-two-weeks-unveils-online-self-service-platform/feed/ 0 Tinubu has captured INEC, judiciary, security agencies – Kaduna lawyer alleges https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-captured-inec-judiciary-security-agencies-kaduna-lawyer-alleges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-captured-inec-judiciary-security-agencies-kaduna-lawyer-alleges/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487436 A Kaduna-based legal practitioner, Al-zubayr Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has taken control of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the judiciary and Nigeria’s security agencies. Abubakar made the allegation during an interview with JKD TV, a Kaduna-based television station. The lawyer claimed that no Nigerian leader, including those who governed during periods [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-captured-inec-judiciary-security-agencies-kaduna-lawyer-alleges/feed/ 0 ADC uploads Atiku, Amaechi’s names to INEC nomination portal https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-uploads-atiku-amaechis-names-to-inec-nomination-portal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-uploads-atiku-amaechis-names-to-inec-nomination-portal/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487291 The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has uploaded the names of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, to the nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as a significant milestone in the ADC’s preparations for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-uploads-atiku-amaechis-names-to-inec-nomination-portal/feed/ 0 INEC says nine political parties have collected candidate nomination access codes https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-says-nine-political-parties-have-collected-candidate-nomination-access-codes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-says-nine-political-parties-have-collected-candidate-nomination-access-codes/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487294 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that nine political parties have so far collected access codes to upload the particulars of their candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Mohammed Haruna, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Haruna, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-says-nine-political-parties-have-collected-candidate-nomination-access-codes/feed/ 0 Osun guber: INEC urges media to expose vote buying ahead of August poll https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-inec-urges-media-to-expose-vote-buying-ahead-of-august-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-inec-urges-media-to-expose-vote-buying-ahead-of-august-poll/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487288 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged media practitioners in Osun State to make the fight against vote buying a major focus of their coverage ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The appeal was made on Tuesday during a one-day Media Stakeholders’ Forum held in Osogbo, where the National Commissioner and Chairman [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-inec-urges-media-to-expose-vote-buying-ahead-of-august-poll/feed/ 0 INEC registers over 1.5 million voters in ongoing CVR exercise https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-over-1-5-million-voters-in-ongoing-cvr-exercise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-over-1-5-million-voters-in-ongoing-cvr-exercise/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487171 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that 1,565,873 Nigerians have successfully registered in the ongoing Phase III Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise as of June 26. According to figures released by the commission, 620,933 applicants completed the online pre-registration process, while 944,940 registered physically at designated centres across the country. INEC, however, noted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-over-1-5-million-voters-in-ongoing-cvr-exercise/feed/ 0 Peter Obi urges INEC to publish candidates’ academic credentials https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-urges-inec-to-publish-candidates-academic-credentials/ https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-urges-inec-to-publish-candidates-academic-credentials/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487168 The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office. Obi made the call while reflecting on questions contained in the INEC nomination form, particularly those relating to candidates’ mental [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-urges-inec-to-publish-candidates-academic-credentials/feed/ 0 PDP crisis: Lawyers accuse IGP of failing to acknowledge petition against Anyanwu, Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487160 Ogbeide Associates, Solicitors and Counsel representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has yet to acknowledge its petition against the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, seven days after it was submitted. The law firm had, on June [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/feed/ 0 INEC denies suspension of CVR in Delta community over faulty machine https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-denies-suspension-of-cvr-in-delta-community-over-faulty-machine/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-denies-suspension-of-cvr-in-delta-community-over-faulty-machine/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486883 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral report claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, was suspended due to a faulty machine. In a statement issued on Friday, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Nseabasi Udom, described the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-denies-suspension-of-cvr-in-delta-community-over-faulty-machine/feed/ 0 Court sets aside judgment ordering INEC to register NDC https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sets-aside-judgment-ordering-inec-to-register-ndc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sets-aside-judgment-ordering-inec-to-register-ndc/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486881 A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, in a ruling delivered on Friday, held that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sets-aside-judgment-ordering-inec-to-register-ndc/feed/ 0 INEC Suspends Electoral Officer Over Alleged Voter Data Leak Involving Emeka Ike https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-electoral-officer-over-alleged-voter-data-leak-involving-emeka-ike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-electoral-officer-over-alleged-voter-data-leak-involving-emeka-ike/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486801 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended an electoral officer allegedly linked to the voter data leak involving Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike. The commission disclosed on Thursday that investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators into the incident are still ongoing. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-electoral-officer-over-alleged-voter-data-leak-involving-emeka-ike/feed/ 0 Group Demands INEC Clarification on Tinubu’s Certificates Ahead of 2027 Poll https://www.theinfostride.com/group-demands-inec-clarification-on-tinubus-certificates-ahead-of-2027-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-demands-inec-clarification-on-tinubus-certificates-ahead-of-2027-poll/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486631 A civil society organisation, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify the status of the academic credentials submitted by President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general election. The group, which said it is committed to promoting good governance and democratic accountability, disclosed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/group-demands-inec-clarification-on-tinubus-certificates-ahead-of-2027-poll/feed/ 0 APP Urges INEC to Secure Electoral Technology Ahead of Osun Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/app-urges-inec-to-secure-electoral-technology-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/app-urges-inec-to-secure-electoral-technology-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486626 The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The party also warned against any form of manipulation capable of undermining the credibility of the forthcoming poll. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/app-urges-inec-to-secure-electoral-technology-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/feed/ 0 PRP Accuses Kwankwaso of Seizing 69 Nomination Forms, Threatens Legal Action https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-accuses-kwankwaso-of-seizing-69-nomination-forms-threatens-legal-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-accuses-kwankwaso-of-seizing-69-nomination-forms-threatens-legal-action/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486568 The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of allegedly acquiring 69 nomination forms meant for various political offices in Kano State, a development the party said has created confusion among its aspirants. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-accuses-kwankwaso-of-seizing-69-nomination-forms-threatens-legal-action/feed/ 0 Ekiti Poll: Yiaga Africa Confirms INEC Results, Raises Concerns Over Vote Buying, Turnout Discrepancies https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-yiaga-africa-confirms-inec-results-raises-concerns-over-vote-buying-turnout-discrepancies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-yiaga-africa-confirms-inec-results-raises-concerns-over-vote-buying-turnout-discrepancies/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486565 Yiaga Africa has confirmed that the official results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election align with its independent tally, but raised concerns over widespread vote buying and discrepancies in voter turnout figures. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, the election observer group said its Process and Results [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-yiaga-africa-confirms-inec-results-raises-concerns-over-vote-buying-turnout-discrepancies/feed/ 0 Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji, Describes Re-Election as Vote of Confidence in Good Governance https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji-describes-re-election-as-vote-of-confidence-in-good-governance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji-describes-re-election-as-vote-of-confidence-in-good-governance/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486558 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election, describing the victory as a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability and people-centred governance. Tinubu stated this in a congratulatory message following Oyebanji’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday declared Oyebanji, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji-describes-re-election-as-vote-of-confidence-in-good-governance/feed/ 0 I Won 2023 Presidential Election, One Day Truth Will Emerge — Peter Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-won-2023-presidential-election-one-day-truth-will-emerge-peter-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-won-2023-presidential-election-one-day-truth-will-emerge-peter-obi/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486223 The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has insisted that he won the 2023 presidential election despite not being declared the winner by the electoral authorities. Obi made the assertion during an interview with broadcaster Rufai Oseni, where he maintained that history would eventually vindicate his claim. The former Anambra [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-won-2023-presidential-election-one-day-truth-will-emerge-peter-obi/feed/ 0 Enugu North By-Election: Labour Party Hails INEC for Correcting Omission of Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-north-by-election-labour-party-hails-inec-for-correcting-omission-of-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-north-by-election-labour-party-hails-inec-for-correcting-omission-of-candidate/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485988 The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to its inclusion in the list of candidates for the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC recently rectified the omission of the party and its candidate from the list of participants for the by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-north-by-election-labour-party-hails-inec-for-correcting-omission-of-candidate/feed/ 0 Appeal Court Declares AAP a Legally Registered Political Party, Says Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-declares-aap-a-legally-registered-political-party-says-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-declares-aap-a-legally-registered-political-party-says-chairman/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485898 The African Alliance Party (AAP) has announced that the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has declared it a legally registered political party in Nigeria. The party’s National Chairman, Rev. Peters Olusegun Iyaobaje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the judgment was delivered in Appeal No. CA/MK/102/26 filed by the party against the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-declares-aap-a-legally-registered-political-party-says-chairman/feed/ 0 NNPP Scribe Accuses INEC Chairman of Incompetence Over Party Leadership Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-scribe-accuses-inec-chairman-of-incompetence-over-party-leadership-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-scribe-accuses-inec-chairman-of-incompetence-over-party-leadership-dispute/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485829 The National Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Sunday Ogini, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of incompetence in handling issues relating to court judgments and party leadership disputes. Ogini made the allegation on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on News Central Television. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-scribe-accuses-inec-chairman-of-incompetence-over-party-leadership-dispute/feed/ 0 INEC Invalidates 2,103 Double Registrations Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-invalidates-2103-double-registrations-ahead-of-ekiti-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-invalidates-2103-double-registrations-ahead-of-ekiti-governorship-election/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485769 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invalidated 2,103 cases of double registration from the Ekiti State voter register ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of registered political parties held at its headquarters. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-invalidates-2103-double-registrations-ahead-of-ekiti-governorship-election/feed/ 0 SDP Faults INEC’s Decision to Appeal Court Rulings on 2027 Election Timetable https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-faults-inecs-decision-to-appeal-court-rulings-on-2027-election-timetable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-faults-inecs-decision-to-appeal-court-rulings-on-2027-election-timetable/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485765 The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for its decision to appeal court rulings that struck out aspects of the commission’s timetable for the 2027 general elections. Speaking after a meeting between INEC and leaders of registered political parties in Abuja on Tuesday, SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-faults-inecs-decision-to-appeal-court-rulings-on-2027-election-timetable/feed/ 0 NNPP Factional Leader Accuses INEC Chairman of Undermining Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-factional-leader-accuses-inec-chairman-of-undermining-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-factional-leader-accuses-inec-chairman-of-undermining-democracy/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485492 The Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Major made the allegation on Friday while speaking during an interview on News Central Television. The factional NNPP leader also reiterated his group’s call for the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-factional-leader-accuses-inec-chairman-of-undermining-democracy/feed/ 0 Osun Guber Poll: INEC Urges Journalists to Combat Fake News https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-inec-urges-journalists-to-combat-fake-news/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-inec-urges-journalists-to-combat-fake-news/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485312 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on media practitioners in Osun State to support efforts aimed at curbing the spread of fake news ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, during the “Journalists-INEC Voter [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-inec-urges-journalists-to-combat-fake-news/feed/ 0 APGA Returning Officer Disowns Wukari-Ibi Reps Primary Result https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-returning-officer-disowns-wukari-ibi-reps-primary-result/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-returning-officer-disowns-wukari-ibi-reps-primary-result/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485040 The Returning Officer for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives primary election for Wukari-Ibi Federal Constituency, Anthony Ayuba Saleh, has distanced himself from an earlier result announced following the party’s primary election held on May 28, 2026. In a clarification issued on Friday, Saleh stated that the result announced on the night [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-returning-officer-disowns-wukari-ibi-reps-primary-result/feed/ 0 CUPP urges INEC to obey court ruling on election timetable as PDP concludes Katsina senatorial primaries https://www.theinfostride.com/cupp-urges-inec-to-obey-court-ruling-on-election-timetable-as-pdp-concludes-katsina-senatorial-primaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cupp-urges-inec-to-obey-court-ruling-on-election-timetable-as-pdp-concludes-katsina-senatorial-primaries/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484281 The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to comply with the Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice M.G. Umar, which nullified parts of the commission’s timetable for political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. CUPP said the ruling has significantly altered the electoral landscape and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cupp-urges-inec-to-obey-court-ruling-on-election-timetable-as-pdp-concludes-katsina-senatorial-primaries/feed/ 0 INEC Assures Ekiti Voters Of Credible Poll, Warns Against Vote Buying https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-assures-ekiti-voters-of-credible-poll-warns-against-vote-buying/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-assures-ekiti-voters-of-credible-poll-warns-against-vote-buying/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484182 The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Joash Ojo Amupitan, has assured political parties and voters in Ekiti State that the commission would conduct a free, fair and credible governorship election, declaring that vote buying would not be tolerated during the June 20 poll. Amupitan gave the assurance on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-assures-ekiti-voters-of-credible-poll-warns-against-vote-buying/feed/ 0 INEC Begins Third Phase Of Continuous Voter Registration In Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-begins-third-phase-of-continuous-voter-registration-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-begins-third-phase-of-continuous-voter-registration-in-rivers/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483473 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Rivers State has announced the commencement of the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise across the state beginning Monday, May 11, 2026. According to the commission, the exercise will run daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at INEC offices in the 23 local government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-begins-third-phase-of-continuous-voter-registration-in-rivers/feed/ 0 NNPP Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged INEC Non-Compliance with Court Orders https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-threatens-legal-action-over-alleged-inec-non-compliance-with-court-orders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-threatens-legal-action-over-alleged-inec-non-compliance-with-court-orders/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483241 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it will deploy all lawful means to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply with existing court orders relating to the party’s leadership dispute. The party made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary General, Ogini Olaposi, following a closed-door meeting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-threatens-legal-action-over-alleged-inec-non-compliance-with-court-orders/feed/ 0 INEC Welcomes New National Commissioner, Says Appointment Timely https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-welcomes-new-national-commissioner-says-appointment-timely/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-welcomes-new-national-commissioner-says-appointment-timely/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482905 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has welcomed the appointment of a new National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Malafa (retd), following her swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan described the appointment as timely, noting that it comes at a critical period as the commission intensifies preparations for upcoming [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-welcomes-new-national-commissioner-says-appointment-timely/feed/ 0 INEC Updates Website, Recognises Mark-Led ADC Leadership https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-recognises-mark-led-adc-leadership/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-recognises-mark-led-adc-leadership/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482859 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website to recognise the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, David Mark. The update, observed around 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, also listed Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-recognises-mark-led-adc-leadership/feed/ 0 Court Fixes May 5 to Hear Suit Seeking Deregistration of ADC, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-5-to-hear-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-5-to-hear-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-others/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482687 A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5, 2026, for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties over alleged violations of electoral laws. Justice Peter Lifu set the date after granting the plaintiff, the National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-5-to-hear-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-others/feed/ 0 NNPP Warns INEC of Fresh Legal Battles Over Court Order Disputes https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482366 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has warned that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could face fresh legal battles over ongoing disputes surrounding court orders, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the electoral timetable. Speaking on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, criticised INEC’s handling of the situation, stressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/feed/ 0 Osun Poll: INEC Assures Residents of Credible, Peaceful Election https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482268 The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured residents of its commitment to conducting a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election scheduled for August 15. The newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing a group of protesters at the commission’s office in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/feed/ 0 Kalu Dismisses Claims of APC Influence on INEC, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482263 Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday as plenary resumed after the Easter break, Kalu said INEC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/feed/ 0 INEC Concludes Second Phase of CVR, Records Over 3.7 Million Registrations https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482004 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country. The figure, contained in the commission’s weekly update for week 14 of the second phase, includes both online pre-registrations and in-person completions at designated centres nationwide, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/feed/ 0 ADC’s Protest Against INEC Was Laughable – Yul Edochie https://www.theinfostride.com/adcs-protest-against-inec-was-laughable-yul-edochie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adcs-protest-against-inec-was-laughable-yul-edochie/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481899 Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has blasted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its recent protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He recently had his say via his X account, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the opposition party’s demonstration is laughable because ADC’s front-runners have done absolutely nothing for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adcs-protest-against-inec-was-laughable-yul-edochie/feed/ 0 Reps ADC Caucus Demands Prosecution, Removal of INEC Chairman Amupitan https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-adc-caucus-demands-prosecution-removal-of-inec-chairman-amupitan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-adc-caucus-demands-prosecution-removal-of-inec-chairman-amupitan/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481794 The caucus of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the House of Representatives has called for the prosecution and removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship. The lawmakers made the demand following their inaugural meeting held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, where they reviewed recent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-adc-caucus-demands-prosecution-removal-of-inec-chairman-amupitan/feed/ 0 Yesufu Calls for INEC Chairman Amupitan’s Removal https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-calls-for-inec-chairman-amupitans-removal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-calls-for-inec-chairman-amupitans-removal/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481672 Activist Aisha Yesufu has joined growing calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. Yesufu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said it has become necessary for Amupitan to step down over what she described as his alleged partisan conduct. She made the call in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-calls-for-inec-chairman-amupitans-removal/feed/ 0 INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-postpones-nationwide-voter-revalidation-exercise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-postpones-nationwide-voter-revalidation-exercise/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481488 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The decision was taken following a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10. According to the Commission, the exercise has been deferred until after the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-postpones-nationwide-voter-revalidation-exercise/feed/ 0 ADC Leadership Crisis: Mark Asks Court to Reverse INEC Derecognition https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-mark-asks-court-to-reverse-inec-derecognition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-mark-asks-court-to-reverse-inec-derecognition/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481410 The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which derecognised the party’s leadership. In a motion on notice dated April 7 and filed by his counsel, Sulaiman Usman, Mark urged Justice [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-mark-asks-court-to-reverse-inec-derecognition/feed/ 0 Amaechi Warns Tinubu Against 2027 Re-Election, Leads #OccupyINEC Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-warns-tinubu-against-2027-re-election-leads-occupyinec-protest/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-warns-tinubu-against-2027-re-election-leads-occupyinec-protest/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481263 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that President Bola Tinubu could damage Abuja or even relocate the Federal Capital Territory if re-elected in 2027. Amaechi made the remark on Wednesday during a protest in Abuja tagged #OccupyINEC, where he stressed that the ADC is determined to remove the ruling [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-warns-tinubu-against-2027-re-election-leads-occupyinec-protest/feed/ 0 ADC Crisis: INEC Officials Allegedly Bribed to Remove Party Leadership – Aisha Yesufu https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-inec-officials-allegedly-bribed-to-remove-party-leadership-aisha-yesufu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-inec-officials-allegedly-bribed-to-remove-party-leadership-aisha-yesufu/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481260 Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were bribed to remove the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yesufu made the claim on Monday during a live interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement also alleged that there were reports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-inec-officials-allegedly-bribed-to-remove-party-leadership-aisha-yesufu/feed/ 0 Osun 2026: INEC Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Voting for Persons With Disabilities https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481258 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reiterated its commitment to inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 15. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made this known on Tuesday during a sensitisation and awareness programme organised by INEC headquarters [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/feed/ 0 ADC Youth Wing Gives INEC 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Leadership Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-youth-wing-gives-inec-72-hour-ultimatum-over-leadership-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-youth-wing-gives-inec-72-hour-ultimatum-over-leadership-crisis/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481204 The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognised in 2025 or face nationwide civic action. Addressing journalists on Monday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, the ADC National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufa’i, [...]

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