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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a nationwide voter revalidation exercise commencing April 13, 2026. The initiative aims to update the voter register by removing ineligible individuals and enhancing electoral integrity.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has committed to a transparent screening process for aspirants ahead of its national convention set for March 27-28, 2026. The announcement was made by the party's Aspirants’ Screening Sub-committee Chairman during a meeting in Abuja.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is gearing up for its upcoming national convention, which is deemed a pivotal event in shaping the party's direction and leadership structure. The convention highlights the party's resilience and commitment to unity as it aims to maintain its position as Nigeria's largest political entity.
The Osun State government has accused Bola Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate, of mismanagement and failing to meet governance standards. This statement comes just days before the official start of the campaign period.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that the Electoral Act recently signed by President Bola Tinubu is not available for public viewing. He made this revelation during the Obafemi Awolowo Lecture held in Ogun State.
Father Attah Barkindo, the Head of the National Peace Committee Secretariat, emphasizes that disregarding the Peace Accord equates to violating the law, referencing its connections to the Constitution and the Electoral Act of 2026.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, alleges that more than 1,000 Nigerians have been killed and thousands abducted within the first two months of 2026. He criticized political leaders for prioritizing their election ambitions over the safety of citizens.
Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi expresses concerns that the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 may repeat past electoral failures, endangering the safety of polling officers and undermining electoral integrity. He outlines doubts over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s readiness for upcoming elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given the green light for 14 political parties to contest in the upcoming governorship election in Osun on August 8, 2026, with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) notably absent from the list.
