Nigeria 2027 Elections
5 articles from 1 country
Young Nigerians voice concerns about trust and women's inclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections. Citizens are reminded to view voting as a responsibility, while discussions also touch upon candidate nominations and the need for technological stress tests for election systems.
Nigeria's Judiciary Under Fire as Court Vacates NDC Registration Ruling Amid Election Concerns
- Nigeria's democracy faces scrutiny as a court's decision to set aside a prior ruling on registering the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) sparks debate. - The Federal High Court vacated its earlier judgment on procedural grounds, stating a necessary party was not included, and ordered a fresh start. - The timing of the ruling, ahead of the 2027 elections, fuels concerns about the politicization …
Nigeria's democracy in ICU, needs urgent action for 2027 polls: Ex-Senate President
- Former Nigerian Senate President Adolphus Wabara warns that Nigeria's democracy is "in the ICU" and requires urgent strengthening of institutions for credible 2027 elections. - Wabara and former vic…
Nigeria's INEC to introduce downloadable PVCs, full online voter registration
- Nigeria's electoral commission will introduce downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for those who have lost or defaced their originals. - The new system requires voters to formally report lost c…
ADC Uploads Atiku, Amaechi Nomination Particulars to INEC Portal for 2027 Elections
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has uploaded the nomination particulars for its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the INEC portal. - Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, i…
Nigeria's INEC issues 2027 election nomination access codes to nine parties
- Nine registered political parties have collected access codes from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload candidate particulars for the 2027 presidential and national assembl…