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Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, the wife of former INEC Chairman Professor Attahiru Jega, has died. Her funeral prayer is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026, after the Zuhr prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has asserted that Nigerian courts cannot issue interim injunctions in cases concerning the internal affairs of political parties. He cited Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026, stating such matters must await final judgment.
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.
Former Senator Dino Melaye has strongly condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for delisting David Mark as the chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Melaye alleges that INEC misinterpreted the law and deliberately interfered with the party's internal processes, vowing legal action.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government's decision to deploy armoured vehicles and security operatives to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. The party questioned this action amidst ongoing security challenges in Plateau State.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced strong concerns regarding the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) recent messaging, suggesting a pattern of alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited this as a basis for the party's reservations.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared his commitment to back any individual who secures the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections. He also dismissed concerns about the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) potentially undermining the party.
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark has announced plans to engage international governments and organizations to defend Nigeria's democracy. This move comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the party and allegations of attempts to suppress political participation.
The Labour Party has officially communicated its revised schedule for the 2026 elective ward, local government, and state congresses, culminating in its National Convention, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This announcement follows an earlier postponement necessitated by the party's ongoing digital membership registration drive.
The Nigerian Senate has declared the seats of three late senators vacant and has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize by-elections in the affected districts. The senators who passed away are Okechukuwu Ezea, Godiya Akwashiki, and Barinada Mpigi.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant Mazi Nnamdi Dickson Iroegbu has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of partisanship. He alleges the commission has become a wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by recognising a disputed PDP convention.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its 2027 general election timetable, extending the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers to May 10, 2026, in response to party concerns.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable the Grassroot Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete its registration process, ruling that INEC previously acted unlawfully by shutting down access to the registration portal.
Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has expressed concern that the drop in voter turnout in Nigeria has shifted from being merely a civic issue to a critical national security matter. During a recent lecture, he emphasized the potential consequences of voter apathy on governance and stability.
Mike Igini, a former commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), criticized the proposed 2026 Electoral Act, labeling it as the worst in Nigeria's history. He emphasized the need for urgent reforms to ensure that citizens have the power to select their leaders in the upcoming elections.
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