The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Ojo Amupitan, has called for the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in vote buying, describing the act as a criminal offence under the Electoral Act. Speaking in a video message, the INEC chairman urged security and anti-corruption agencies, including the EFCC, ICPC, and the Nigeria Police…
Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has emerged as the governorship candidate to lead the African Democratic Congress (ADC) movement ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Dan’iya, a longtime political ally and former deputy to ex-Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, confirmed his emergence in a statement released through his former…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added more than 3.4 million new voters during the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country. In its week 13 report released on Wednesday in Abuja, the commission confirmed that 3,441,121 registrations had been completed as of April 3, including both online pre-registrations…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed demands for the resignation of its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), describing such calls as an attack on the Commission’s constitutional autonomy. In a statement released Thursday evening in Abuja, INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, refuted recent accusations from political groups alleging bias by the Chairman….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving democracy and upholding the rule of law in Nigeria, describing both principles as key pillars for the country’s unity and stability. The President gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inter-faith Iftar (breaking of fast) with members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that democracy has failed in Africa, emphasizing that it has not delivered tangible benefits to the continent. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, Obasanjo expressed his concerns about the current state of democracy in…
