Fears Mount Over 2027 Elections As Sources Allege Rigging Agenda Dual result sheets and IReV manipulation reported in past off-cycle polls. Civil society groups warn credibility of future elections is at risk. Fresh concerns are mounting over the credibility of the 2027 general elections, with insiders at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warning that … Read more
INEC delays ADC leadership recognition due to missing NEC report and signature specimens. Former ADC chairman Ralph Nwosu still communicates with INEC despite leadership change. New ADC leadership includes David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, backed by top opposition leaders. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delayed official recognition of the newly constituted leadership of … Read more
171 groups now seeking INEC recognition 19 new applications submitted INEC assures fairness The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that the total number of applications has reached 171 as of September 3, 2025. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sam Olumekun, an INEC National Commissioner, the commission’s review committee has finalized its assessment and moved … Read more
APC Flags Off Voter Sensitization Amid Low Registration Nasarawa State Ranks Low in INEC Registration Data Sule Urges Residents to Participate in CVR Exercise Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed serious concern about the low participation of residents in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise. According to Eko Hot Blog, the governor, represented … Read more
Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more
Akwa Ibom, Kano, and Sokoto lead in physical voter registration figures. Over 2.5 million Nigerians have pre-registered online, but completion remains low in some southern states. INEC urges online applicants to complete registration in person to validate their records. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that Akwa Ibom, Kano, and Sokoto states are … Read more
Udeh-Okoye claims PDP National Secretary role after court ruling. Anyanwu still holds office, but Udeh-Okoye is recognized by PDP and INEC. Udeh-Okoye gains support from PDP Governors’ Forum and South East leaders. The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Monday when Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye declared himself the party’s National Secretary, citing … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) that have remained uncollected for a decade. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that this recommendation was part of 208 proposals generated from INEC’s review of the 2023 general elections. The decision follows the ongoing issue of unclaimed PVCs, … Read more
INEC to Destroy Unclaimed Voter’s Cards INEC is considering withdrawing PVCs uncollected for over 10 years. Over six million PVCs remained unclaimed as of the 2023 elections. The proposal is one of 208 recommendations from the 2023 election review. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is exploring a plan to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter … Read more
The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned until January 13, hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The petitioners, Dr Asue Ighodalo and the PDP, are challenging the declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the Sept. 21 poll by the Independent … Read more
The Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday imposed a fine of N5 million on Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate, for filing a frivolous and vexatious lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owuru, who ran in the 2019 presidential election under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against former President … Read more
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear a significant case on Monday, December 16, 2024, that could determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu, who is facing a lawsuit seeking his removal from office. The case, identified as SC/CV/667/2023, challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to hold the presidential office, alleging his disqualification and unlawful assumption … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media about the alleged death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed significant electoral reforms, including replacing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the sole requirement for voting with computer-generated slips for voter accreditation, following the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). At a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday officially declared the seat of Governor Monday Okpebholo vacant and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a bye-election to fill the position. Okpebholo, who represented the Edo Central Senatorial District, vacated his seat after being elected and inaugurated as the Governor of Edo State last month. Senate … Read more
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has stated that the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) compromised Nigeria’s 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amadi, a former Executive Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), argued that it was INEC officials, not … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the seat of Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP called on the Independent National … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a fire outbreak at its office in the Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, attributed to a sudden power surge. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 3, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over their accusations of electoral manipulation in the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. INEC had declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner with 291,667 votes, while PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined its strategy to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party emphasized that its first step towards achieving this goal is to unify all party members and organs at various levels. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As … Read more