Why Nigerians reject ambiguous electoral laws – Labour Party chieftain, Ezeh
A chieftain of the Labour Party, Ezeh, has explained why many Nigerians continue to reject electoral laws they describe as unclear and confusing. According to him, vague laws create room for manipulation and weaken public trust in the democratic process. Ezeh said Nigerians want electoral rules that are straightforward, fair, and easy to understand. He […]
2027: INEC denied us registration after meeting all requirements – Green Future Party
The Green Future Party (GFP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of unfairly refusing to register the party despite allegedly meeting all required conditions. The party says the action could affect its plans ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, the Interim National Chairman of […]
Electoral Reforms: What Is The Senate Really Afraid Of? (Premium Times)
Nigeria’s ongoing debate over electoral reforms has taken a troubling turn following the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. This provision, widely seen as the backbone of the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, was designed to strengthen transparency and reduce manipulation at collation centres. Its removal has sparked fears that […]
Electoral Act: Nigeria not ready for real-time electronic transmission – INEC ex-National Commissioner
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said Nigeria lacks the technical capacity needed for real-time electronic transmission of election results. He made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, as discussions continue over the Senate’s recent decision on electoral reforms. Dr […]
Electoral Act: Senate’s decision sparks outrage, as experts compare action to major national disaster
The Senate’s passage of the amended Electoral Act, which removed mandatory real-time transmission of election results, has triggered strong reactions from political analysts and opposition figures. Critics argue that the decision could weaken transparency and reduce public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu described […]
Senator Abaribe, Others, Counter Akpabio On Results Transmission
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and several other lawmakers have moved to clarify reports that the Senate rejected electronic transmission of election results. Speaking at a press conference, the senators said recent public statements on the issue did not fully reflect what was agreed inside the Senate chambers. Abaribe explained that the Senate did not approve “transfer […]
2027: Public apathy will worsen if electoral transparency is not guaranteed – CITAD
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has warned that Nigerians may lose more interest in voting if transparency is not guaranteed ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised concerns after the Senate rejected a proposal that would make real-time electronic transmission of election results compulsory in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill […]
INEC registers 4,423 new voters in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has announced that 4,423 eligible voters have been successfully registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The update was given by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Agwu, during a media briefing held in Awka on Wednesday. According to the REC, the CVR […]
Christian media forum condemns Shariah Council’s calls for INEC chairman’s sack
The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has criticized the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria for calling for the removal of INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, based on his religious affiliation. The forum described the demand as baseless, divisive, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s constitutional principles of fairness, inclusion, and religious freedom. In a statement signed by […]
No faction in NNPP – Magaji Mato
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Magaji Mato, has dismissed claims of factionalisation within the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), saying the party remains united both in fact and in law. He made the clarification on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, stressing that reports of internal division are not backed by any legal or […]