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- April 15, 2024
The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters of the Senate and House of Representatives took a major step towards accelerating an amendment of the Electoral Act 2022, as they conducted a public hearing, which signals an intention to proceed with the passage of a new Electoral Act 2025. The House of Representatives has already passed the
Being a Memorandum submitted by the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, at All Stakeholders and the General Public Hearing on a Bill to Repeal the Electoral Act No.13, 2022 and Enact the Electoral Act 2025 Amendment, organised by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters on Monday, October 13, 2026, at the National Assembly
Media reports and speculation regarding the appointment of a new Chairperson for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ended on Thursday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan for the position. The role of INEC Chairman has consistently presented challenges for any appointee. The Commission suffered reputational damage with the way it
With the Anambra off-cycle governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025, residents are preparing to elect a new governor. Political analysts and stakeholders have noted an increase in the dissemination of false information by politicians during the lead-up to the election. The Anambra election, scheduled for 2025, will feature candidates from 16 political parties. Notable
A group of civil society organisations in Nigeria has urged transparency and independence for the electoral commission as it accepts Professor Joash Amupitan’s appointment as the new INEC chairman. The Coalition—consisting of Yiaga Africa, Women Rights Advancement Protection Alternative (WRAPA), International Press Centre, The Kukah Centre, Center for Media and Society, TAF Africa, African Centre
President Bola Tinubu has named Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as INEC chairman, replacing Professor Yakubu Mahmood. The nomination was approved by the Council of State on Thursday and is now pending Senate screening and ratification. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President for Information and Strategy, on Thursday, revealed that