Category : Elections


Iyabo Obasanjo Declares Ogun Governorship Bid

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announces her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election under the APC, marking her return to politics after years in academia.

PDP Chieftain Slams Senate Over E-Results Transmission Removal

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a PDP gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has strongly criticized the Senate's decision to remove compulsory electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act, warning it threatens Nigeria's democrat

Ezekwesili Slams Senate Over Electoral Act Review

Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili criticizes Senate for retaining optional electronic transmission of results in Electoral Act, warning it undermines transparency ahead of 2027 elections.

PDP NWC: INEC Cannot Appoint Our Leadership

The PDP's Turaki-led National Working Committee asserts that INEC lacks constitutional power to appoint party leadership, criticizing its recognition of a rival caretaker committee as vexatious.

INEC Registers 2 New Parties, Total Now 21 for 2027

Nigeria's electoral commission has approved two new political parties - Democratic Leadership Alliance and Nigeria Democratic Congress - increasing registered parties to 21 for the 2027 general elections.

INEC Recognizes Wike-Backed PDP Faction

The Independent National Electoral Commission has effectively recognized the PDP faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, by including them in a high-level meeting reserved for official party leaders.

INEC Registers Two New Political Parties in Nigeria

Nigeria's electoral commission has officially registered two new political parties following a comprehensive assessment process and a court order, expanding the political landscape ahead of future elections.

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