US EditionINEC, Judiciary Biggest Threats to Free, Fair Elections in Nigeria - Dr Sam Amadi
- The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, with Ekiti's election on June 20 and Osun's on August 8.
- Party primaries for Ekiti will run from October 20 to November 10, 2025, while Osun's primaries will be held from November 24 to December 15, 2025.
- Campaigns for the elections will start on January 21, 2026, for Ekiti and on March 11, 2026, for Osun, with final lists of candidates published prior to the elections.
- Yakubu emphasized the Commission's goal to ensure credible and transparent elections, citing efforts made to enhance voter confidence as a key priority.
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INEC, judiciary biggest threats to free, fair elections in Nigeria - Dr Sam Amadi
Dr Sam Amadi, the former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has described the country’s administrative failure as the biggest threat to free and fair elections. He stated this in Abuja while speaking at the launch of the National Action Plan on Electoral Reform by the Political Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought. Reacting to…
INEC fixes dates for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections - Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The Ekiti State governorship election will take place on June 20, 2026 and party primaries will be held between October 20 and November 10, 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on January 18, 2026, while campaigns will begin on January 21 and end 24 hours before the election. However, the Osun the governorship…
INEC Rolls Out Timetables for 2026 Ekiti and Osun Governorship Elections
In the spirit of planning and institutional continuity, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has unveiled the official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2026 Governorship Elections in Ekiti and Osun States. The unveiling which took place Friday during the swearing in of six new Resident Electoral Commissioners, was said to be in accordance with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Ac…
INEC Fixes Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Friday, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly. “For […] The post INEC Fixes Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls fir…
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