Electoral Act

As the drums of politics begin to sound again with the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 elections, rallies, billboards, media blitzes and display of constituency projects are set to flood the country. While many, including media…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) now faces at least six significant court cases that could shape preparations for the 2027 general elections. These suits, filed before the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal,…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed the newly signed Electoral Act as a historic reform that reflects the will of ordinary Nigerians, dismissing criticisms from a vocal minority. Speaking at the State House after President Bola…

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, marking a major development in Nigeria’s electoral and democratic framework. The presidential assent comes shortly after the bill was…

The Senate on Wednesday postponed consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to give lawmakers more time to carefully examine the proposed legislation before taking a final decision.…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, slated October 6 to hear a suit seeking to disqualify the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, for allegedly acting in breach of the Electoral Act.…

According to information released from sources, President Muhammadu Buhari may not sign the modified Electoral Act, 2022. Sources within the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Aso Rock Presidential Villa confirmed over the weekend that…

  As political parties move their activities into the next gear in readiness for the 2023 general elections, civil servants across the federation have been warned to stay out of partisan politics.  The warning is contained in a…

After months of speculations of his interest in the presidency, Rotimi Amaechi, Nigerian minister of transportation, has finally declared to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Amaechi declared his ambition despite the provision…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned politicians and other key political stakeholders to abide by the Electoral Act, 2022 in their electioneering activities. Oyo state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC)…