TOP TORI NEWS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Osun residents of a credible and peaceful governorship election on August 15, warning that anyone involved in vote buying, electoral violence or attempts to disrupt the poll will face the full weight of the law. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, brought together political party leaders, security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to peaceful, free and credible elections in the state. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance on Thursday at the signing of the Osun State Peace Accord in Osogbo, where political parties contesting the election pledged to conduct peaceful campaigns and abide by the outcome of the poll According to him, seven out of the nine scheduled electoral activities had already been completed, while the remaining milestones include the conclusion of campaigns on August 13 and the governorship election on Aug...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at ensuring a more credible and transparent electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections . The understanding was reached on Tuesday when the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Obo Etfanga, paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. The REC, who was recently deployed to Edo State, said he sought to engage with critical stakeholders including law enforcement agencies ahead of the 2027 general election, and to explore areas of further collaboration. He noted that the EFCC has consistently played a significant role in curtailing vote buying during elections. In a related development, the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, also paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. The Chairman of the Institute's Edo State Branch,...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that all 22 registered political parties have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission disclosed that the submissions were completed as of 8 May 2026, two days ahead of the extended deadline granted to political parties. INEC explained that the extension followed concerns raised by political parties during a meeting held on 24 March 2026 regarding the timeline outlined in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. According to the Commission, the original deadline of 21 April 2026 was subsequently shifted to 10 May 2026 to align with Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the actual dates fixed by political parties for their primaries. The Commission noted that parties were permitted to conduct their primaries within the approved window from 23 April to 30 May 202...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election. The decision was reached on Friday during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners, where key electoral matters were reviewed. In a statement signed by INEC National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, the Commission said, “Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election.” INEC explained that the voter revalidation exercise remains a crucial part of its mandate to maintain an accurate and credible National Register of Voters. It is intended to verify existing voter records, correct personal data, remove duplicate or ineligible entries, and enhance the integrity of the voter database. The Commission added that the exercise would also allow registered voters to confirm and update their deta...

Some voters at the Durumi II Polling Unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council have raised concerns over the omission of names from the voter register during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election on Saturday. A large turnout of voters was observed at the polling unit. However, several prospective voters complained that their names were missing from the register pasted on the wall for verification. According to findings at the polling unit, names beginning with the letters C, E, H, and I were not visible on the displayed register. A check by our correspondent also confirmed that names under those alphabetical categories could not be found on the list. One of the affected voters, Chidi Uchechi, said, “I didn’t see my name there. Names beginning with C aren’t on the register pasted here.” Another affected voter expressed frustration over the development, alleging possible foul play. “These INEC officials know what they are doing. Why will some names be omitted? Ma...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has cautioned Nigerians to disregard a purported timetable for the 2027 General Elections currently circulating online. This was as it described the document as fake and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday through its official communication channels, the Commission made it clear that it has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 polls. INEC stressed that the information in circulation is “not authentic and should be disregarded in its entirety,” noting that no official dates have been fixed for the election, party primaries, or campaign periods. “Any document or report claiming otherwise is fabricated. The details contained in the false article, including specific election dates, campaign timelines, and party primary windows, are entirely speculative and without any official basis. They do not represent the plans or position of INEC,” the statement said. The electoral body urged Ni...