INEC Sets 2027 Election Dates: Presidential, NASS Poll, Governorship

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released its official Notice of Election and timetable for the 2027 General Elections, fixing *February 20, 2027* for the Presidential and National Assembly polls and *March 6, 2027* for Governorship and State Assembly elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, described the announcement as “a significant milestone…

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Senate Approves Electronic Transmission of Election Results with Manual Backup

The Senate has approved a hybrid system for transmitting election results, allowing electronic upload to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV) while preserving manual collation as a safeguard against technical disruptions. The resolution was reached on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, as lawmakers revisited and amended a controversial clause in…

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Mock Accreditation Frenzy: INEC Tests BVAS in FCT

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, led a monitoring team to assess preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The team observed a mock accreditation exercise in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Bwari Area Council, testing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System…

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INEC Warns Electoral Act Delay Could Disrupt 2027 Polls Preparations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that uncertainty surrounding the amendment of the Electoral Act could affect key operational plans for the 2027 general elections, while insisting that the commission remains fully prepared to deliver credible polls. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the commission’s first…

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INEC Begins PVC Distribution Ahead of FCT Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections. In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, the commission urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs promptly, noting that possession…

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