SERAP has urged INEC to urgently address reported cases of political violence, threats and intimidation ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election and strengthen measures to protect voters, candidates and other election stakeholders.
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s intervention in the tensions arising from the ward and polling unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency once again highlights the importance of proactive leadership in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. At a time when emotions were running high and ethnic sentiments threatened to dominate public discourse, the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Delta State recorded strong participation, heightened political activity and heavy security presence across the state’s three senatorial districts, as party members moved to determine candidates for the 2027 general elections. The exercises, conducted on Sunday across Delta Central, Delta South and Delta North, were largely described by…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday conducted State House of Assembly primaries across several local government areas in Delta State, with party officials and stakeholders describing the exercise as peaceful, orderly and largely in compliance with party guidelines. Across constituencies monitored, sole aspirants emerged through affirmation votes conducted under the party’s adopted process, while…
The National Assembly Primary Election Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has pledged to deliver a peaceful and transparent nomination process as party members prepare to elect candidates for the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Asaba on Monday, chairman of the committee, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odo,…
The (HURIWA) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), , of undermining the credibility of Saturday’s Area Council elections in Abuja, alleging actions that contributed to low voter turnout and compromised public confidence in the process. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko,…
…As Chief James Omeru, Hon. Akpodiogaga Sunny Emeyese, Dr. Barr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Hon. Chief Mrs. Faith Majemite, Barr. Sunday Omovie and Others Champion Renewed Leadership By Nyerhovwo S Isiakpere February 18, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 6, Kokori, as the party successfully conducted its ward congress,…
A high-level delegation from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is on the ground in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to monitor the country’s 13th Parliamentary Elections and a historic national referendum scheduled for 12 February 2026. Leading the delegation on behalf of INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, is National Commissioner Professor Sunday Ajah, accompanied by Resident…
Nigeria’s electoral commission says it will act on fresh security intelligence and intensify efforts to curb vote buying ahead of local elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) later this month.The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the…
The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has announced that the Labour Party will commence nationwide congresses from March 2026, beginning from the ward level and culminating in a National Convention, as part of efforts to reposition and strengthen the party. Governor Otti disclosed this while briefing journalists after chairing a…
