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INEC Promises Better 2027 Elections, Pledges to Address Previous Issues 0
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- March 2, 2026
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the shortcomings witnessed in previous elections will be addressed ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance on Saturday during a citizens’ town hall meeting on the Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja. The event brought together government
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Voter Participation Increases, Yet Democratic Challenges Persist in FCT Elections 0
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- February 27, 2026
On February 21, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted chairmanship and council elections across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). While the elections were generally peaceful, there were issues of voter participation, logistical issues, and underlying deep-rooted voter apathy in Nigeria’s local government electoral system. About 637 candidates from 17
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FCT Residents Challenge Newly Elected Officials on Development, Security,0
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- February 26, 2026
After the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections in the FCT, residents are calling on new chairmen to focus on development, security, service delivery, transparency, and inclusive governance. They recommended visible development, inclusive governance, and stronger security. The elections, conducted across the six area councils, which are Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje,
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Reactions Trail Polls as APC, PDP Win in FCT Elections 0
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- February 23, 2026
There have been a variety of responses to the February 21 Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, where the APC secured five of the six chairmanship positions, and the PDP won one seat. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the winners of the six area councils — Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari,
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