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The political landscape in Nigeria is roiled this evening as key stakeholders — spanning opposition parties, civil society organisations (CSOs), human rights advocates and political analysts — continue to voice sharp criticism of the recently signed Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation, which was assented into law by President…

------ Says laws and amendments, no matter how progressive, cannot deliver credible elections if institutions are not allowed to operate independently and transparently.   A Public Affairs Analyst and Secretary, Guild of Public Affairs Analysts of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, Dr. Chikezie Obasi, made this known on Thursday, 19th February,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported a marked surge in voter enrolment in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with over 1.2 million Nigerians newly registered as of 13 February 2026, signalling rising civic participation ahead of future elections. According to an official INEC update posted on…

In recent years, Nigeria’s electoral reforms have been dominated by one seductive idea: technology will save democracy. Electronic accreditation, BVAS deployment, and the promise of real-time transmission of results were presented as watershed moments in the struggle against electoral fraud. Many citizens believed that once results are transmitted electronically, rigging…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has characterised the attempt to detain him at the Abuja airport as deeply regrettable, entirely unwarranted, and potentially unlawful.   He stated that the episode has only strengthened his determination ahead of the 2027 general elections.   El-Rufai also confirmed that he had received…

---- The commission also announced that governorship and State House of Assembly elections will follow on March 6, 2027.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, confirming that Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly polls will take…