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2027: INEC Threatens Sanctions Over Parties’ Smear Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties in Oyo State against abusive and inflammatory campaign language, saying erring individuals and parties risk fines and imprisonment under the Electoral Act, 2026. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Prof. Adeniran Tella, gave the warning at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan on Thursday. […] 2027: INEC Threatens Sanctions Over Parties’ Smear Campa…

INEC Threatens Politicians With N10m Fine, Jail Over Hate Speech - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates in Oyo State against using hate speech, abusive language and inflammatory statements during political campaigns. The commission said politicians who violate the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 could face financial penalties and imprisonment if convicted. Politics Nigeria reports that the warning was …

2027: INEC expresses worry over smear campaigns, threatens sanctions

The REIC, who spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan said INEC had observed with deep concern a rise in abusive, intemperate and inflammatory language during the ongoing political campaigns.