31.10.2026

Independent.Digital.News.Network

2027 Elections

Voice Vote Ruling Triggers House Walkout in Electoral Act Showdown

IDNN
0
A House rowdy session over Electoral Act rescission erupted on Tuesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas ruled in favour of reversing the amendment bill during a disputed voice vote. The ruling triggered protests, a walkout and a closed-door session, intensifying tensions over Clause 60(3) and the 2027 election timetable....

Clause 60(3) Deadlock Puts 2027 on Edge

IDNN
0
The Electoral Act harmonisation deadlock has escalated into a high-risk institutional showdown as lawmakers fail to reconcile differences over mandatory real-time transmission of election results. With Clause 60(3) unresolved and the 2027 timetable under possible revision, Nigeria’s reform trajectory now hinges on wording that could shape public trust in the next general election....

Form EC8A Explained: The Polling Unit Document at the Heart of Nigeria’s Election Disputes

IDNN
0
Form EC8A is the official polling unit result sheet used by INEC to record votes immediately after counting. Frequently cited in election petitions, it serves as the primary documentary evidence of results at source. As debate intensifies over electronic transmission, understanding Form EC8A explained becomes central to interpreting Nigeria’s evolving electoral safeguards....

Electoral Act EC8A Caveat Redraws Nigeria’s 2027 Election Battlefield

IDNN
0
The Senate’s amendment to the Electoral Act permitting electronic transmission of results—while designating Form EC8A as the primary source in cases of internet failure—has reignited debate over electoral transparency. Civil society groups warn that the caveat could weaken safeguards introduced in 2022, as lawmakers insist the revision balances innovation with operational realities....

Electoral Act Delay Could Affect 2027 Timetable, INEC Warns

IDNN
0
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has raised concerns that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect aspects of the timetable for the 2027 general elections. While insisting on its readiness to conduct the polls, INEC says any late legislative changes may force adjustments, adding urgency to calls for the National Assembly to conclude work on the bill....

Kwankwaso Says “I’m Not for Sale” Amid NNPP Defections and Political Uncertainty

IDNN
0
Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has reaffirmed his political convictions, declaring that he will not compromise his principles for personal gain amid defections from the NNPP. Speaking to supporters in Kano, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement urged early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing loyalty to ideology over political expediency....

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

IDNN
0
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections....

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Sule Lamido Accuses Governors of Blocking His Chairmanship Bid

IDNN
0
The Sule Lamido PDP crisis escalated Sunday after the former Jigawa governor accused PDP governors of blocking his bid for national chairman. Lamido claimed he was denied a form and undermined despite a court order, while party allies countered that his claims misrepresent internal decisions. Analysts say the rift threatens PDP stability ahead of 2027....

PDP Firestorm: Wike Camp Rejects Expulsion as Four States Revolt Over Ibadan Convention

IDNN
0
The Peoples Democratic Party has plunged deeper into crisis as Nyesom Wike’s faction rejects its expulsion and four state chapters formally disown the Ibadan national convention. Court orders, rival power blocs, and 2027 calculations now collide, placing the legitimacy of the new PDP leadership and the survival of the opposition party under serious threat....

This website uses cookies to improve User experience. Accept Learn More

Our Policies