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Oyebanji Re-Elected Governor of Ekiti

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By Oriola Afolabi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Biodun Oyebanji, winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State.

Announcing the result on Sunday, the Returning Officer for the election and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Adenike Oladiji, said Mr Oyebanji secured 319,224 votes to emerge victorious and earn a second term in office.

Professor Oladiji stated that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Oluwole Oluyede, polled 40,543 votes, while the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dare Bejide, garnered 12,872 votes.

She explained that a total of 988,251 voters were registered for the election, while 384,940 voters were accredited across the 16 local government areas of the state.

According to the Returning Officer, 382,109 votes were cast, out of which 375,777 were valid votes and 6,332 were rejected ballots.

Professor Oladiji thereafter declared Mr Oyebanji duly elected Governor of Ekiti State in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

INEC has declared APC candidate Mr Biodun Oyebanji winner of the Ekiti governorship election, securing a second term in office.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Only INEC Can Declare Ekiti Election Results – Police

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By Oriola Afolabi

The Nigeria Police have warned that anyone who announces the result of the Ekiti State governorship election without authorization from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will be arrested and prosecuted.

Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Planning and Evaluation, Mr Abayomi Sogunle, gave the warning at a news briefing in Ado Ekiti.

Mr Sogunle said adequate security arrangements had been made to protect INEC permanent and ad hoc staff, members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and other critical personnel involved in the election.

He explained that four security operatives would be deployed to each polling unit to maintain law and order throughout the exercise.

The Commissioner of Police assured political parties of a level playing field and reaffirmed the commitment of the police and other security agencies to neutrality during the poll.

He urged members of the public to report incidents of vote-buying and other electoral offences to security agencies.

On movement restrictions, Mr Sogunle said candidates sitting for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, SSCE, journalists and other accredited election stakeholders would be allowed to move freely without harassment.

He appealed to traditional rulers, community leaders and religious leaders to continue supporting security agencies to ensure a peaceful election.

The Commissioner of Police also advised residents to call 08062335577 in the event of any emergency.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Ekiti Election: INEC Declares Readiness Come June 20

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it is fully prepared for the June 20 Ekiti State Governorship Election following the successful conduct of a mock accreditation and voting exercise in the state.

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‎The exercise, held in selected polling units across twelve local government areas, was designed to test the functionality of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, and other election-day procedures ahead of the governorship poll.

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‎INEC ad-hoc staff who participated in the exercise reported a smooth process, noting that voter accreditation and voting took between one and two minutes in most polling units, with no major technical challenges recorded.

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‎Speaking after monitoring the exercise in some polling units, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, describing it as a clear indication that the Commission is ready for the election.

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‎Professor Amupitan explained that the mock exercise was part of INEC’s efforts to assess its operational readiness, particularly the effectiveness of technology to be deployed during the governorship election.

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‎He added that the BVAS successfully detected individuals who attempted accreditation outside their designated polling units, a development he said would help prevent electoral fraud. 

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The INEC Chairman also assured voters of adequate security on election day and urged all eligible residents to come out and vote on June 20.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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INEC Trains Security Personnel for Ekiti Poll

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By Amos Ogunrinde 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ekiti state has extended its training to security personnel ahead of the June 20 Governorship elections in the State.

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi who declared the training open in Ado Ekiti, said this became necessary to prepare the officers for the election, promising that the commission would continue to form synergy with security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the poll.

On his part, the state commissioner of police, Mr Falade Micheal pledged that adequate security would be provided across the state during the election and sought the cooperation of all the stakeholders to make the exercise a violence free one.

In their remarks, the Director of Security, INEC Headquarters Abuja, Mrs Ndidi Okafor and the commissioner of police in charge of the Electoral body in Abuja, Mr Egbe Preye-Raymond urged security personnel to be deployed for Ekiti election to embrace professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Some of the participants at the training included the Ekiti state police command’s spokesperson, Mr Sunday Abutu described the programme as a welcome development with a promise to put into practice the lessons learnt.

Radio Nigeria gathered that security personnel drawn from the Nigeria Police, Military, Department of State Services, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Fire Service, Nigerian Immigration Service and Nigerian Customs Service attended the training.

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INEC Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent Elections

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has retierated its commitment towards conducting credible, free, inclusive and transparent elections, come 15th August governorship election poll.
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‎Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in her office, at the Commission headquarters in Osogbo.
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‎Mrs Babalola who noted that without the media the society cannot be informed, tasked the media to correct anomalies as regards misinformation and disinformation about election matters.


Mrs Babalola gave assurance that the commission will work with the media community to ensure a credible, free, inclusive, transparent, and fair governorship election.
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‎The State INEC REC maintained that the media is an advocate of peaceful coexistence and tolerance in society, adding that INEC will do its part in dissemination of information to the public.
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‎She added that the commission would continue to ensure regular training and re-training of its ad-hoc staff for optimal performance.

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Oyo INEC Begins Final Voter Registration Phase

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Oyo State will resume the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on Monday next week.

The exercise, which aligns with the Commission’s approved 2026 timetable, is scheduled to run until Friday, July 10, 2026.

It will include both online pre-registration and physical registration across the state.

In a statement signed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Professor Adeniran Tella, the third phase will also feature the rotational deployment of INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) machines across all 351 registration areas from May 11 to July 3, 2026.

Professor Tella explained that the CVR exercise and the movement of IVED machines will take place daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding weekends and public holidays.

He urged all eligible citizens to take advantage of the final phase of the exercise, noting that it provides an opportunity for new registrants to enrol, as well as for existing voters to transfer their registration or change their polling units from one place to another.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Ekiti Election: INEC Partners Anti-Graft Agencies

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By Amos Ogunrinde

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Ekiti state says it will work with the anti graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, as well as other security agencies to check vote trading during the June 20 Governorship election in the state.

The Ekiti state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi who made this known at a news conference in Ado Ekiti, vowed that anyone caught engaging in vote buying would be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.

Dr Omoseyindemi appealed to all registered voters to obtain their permanent Voter’s cards when the distribution begins, saying that only those with PVCs would be allowed to exercise their franchise during the election.

He announced that recruitment of adhoc staff for the election had commenced while the training would start immediately after the recruitment process.

“This is to ensure that all personnel are adequately equipped with knowledge of electoral procedures, including the use of BVAS and result management protocols,” he said.

The REC stated that the commission had embarked on aggressive voter education to ensure improved participation of voters in the election while people with disabilities would be given priority during the exercise.

He however cautioned candidates and supporters of various political parties to shun the campaign of calumny while journlists should shun fake news and other acts that could jeopardize the peaceful conduct of the election.

Dr Omoseyindemi said the commission had made significant progress in its preparations in line with its election timetable and schedule of activities.

The Commission has made substantial progress in its preparations, guided by our strategic election timetable and schedule of activities. We remain committed to conducting a free, fair, credible, inclusive, and transparent election in Ekiti State,” he said.

The commission will deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for voter accreditation and authentication. Election results will be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal, IReV, to enhance transparency,” he added.

Dr Omoseyindemi urged eligible voters to turn out peacefully on election day and perform their civic responsibility.

According to him, thirteen political parties are fielding candidates for the governorship election.

Dr Omoseyindemi therefore reiterated the determination of the electoral body towards conducting credible election with the support of the security agencies and other stakeholders.

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2027: FRCN, INEC Partner on Voter Education

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By Olubunmi Agboola

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Oyo State, have pledged to strengthen collaboration on civic and voter education, ahead of next General Election.

This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Zonal Director of FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Olufemi Fulani and his Committee of Management, to the Oyo State INEC office at Agodi GRA Secretariat, Ibadan 

Addressing members of the Commission, Mr Fulani said silence from INEC would create room for misinformation to thrive, noting that the Commission should partner Radio Nigeria in sensitising the public.

The Zonal Director urged the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Rahmon Tella, to periodically appear on FRCN programmes, which include phone-in programmes, monthly personality interviews with INEC officials and stressed the need for the Commission to produce voter education jingles in English, Yoruba and other local languages. 

Earlier, Dr Tella had described Radio Nigeria as one of the critical stakeholders in the electoral process, commending its consistent commitment to the dissemination of accurate, timely and balanced information during the electoral cycles.

The Commissioner said eligible citizens who have not completed their voter registration and have attained 18 years of age, those who have lost their cards, those seeking to change polling units, and those with damaged PVCs can apply for replacements.

Dr Tella also stressed the importance of synergy between the two critical stakeholders in voter education campaigns and ensure transparency before, during, and after the elections.

He congratulated the Zonal Director on his well-deserved appointment, describing it as a testament to his efforts, passion, and contribution to repositioning Radio Nigeria. 

Present at the visit were members of the Committee of Management of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station and  that of INEC

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Protesters Demand Transparent Osun Governorship Election

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By ‎Mojisola Oladele 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured residents of Osun State of a peaceful, credible, and transparent governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.

INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Rufus Ariyo, and Head of Legal Department, Mr Niyi Fayanju, gave the assurance while addressing protesters on behalf of the new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, who was unavoidably absent.

They said the new REC, upon assuming office, directed staff to commit fully to conducting a free, fair, and credible election.

The officials also dismissed concerns over the transfer of the former REC, Dr Mutiu Agboke, describing it as a routine administrative process unrelated to any plan to rig the election.

They urged residents to remain calm and maintain peace to ensure a successful electoral process.

Speaking during the protest, the spokesperson for the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, Mr Rauf Sodiq, and a resident, Mr Samson Adeyemi, said the demonstration aimed to demand a free, fair, and credible election from the new REC and other stakeholders.

The protesters marched from Ataoja Bridge to the INEC headquarters in Osogbo, carrying placards with messages such as “No one will intimidate you on Election Day,” “INEC, no to technical rigging,” and “Osun State will not accept backdoor rigging.”

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Election outcomes against electorates choice, will fuel voter apathy – Agboke

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By Mojisola Oladele

The outgoing Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, wants staff of the commission to ensure that the mandate of the electorate determines the outcome of elections.

Dr. Agboke made the call during his farewell address at a handover ceremony held in Osogbo .

He cautioned staff against allowing themselves to be used for any form of malpractice, stressing the importance of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

“Always assure the voters that their votes would definitely count because INEC as a body is created by law to make votes count at all times.”

Dr. Agboke, who warned that any process that determines election winners outside the will of the electorate would undermine democratic values and increase voter apathy, advised staff to uphold the ethics of their profession and resist undue influence.

Reflecting on his tenure, the outgoing Commissioner lauded the staffers for their cooperation and acknowledged varying perceptions about his leadership style.

“To some, Agboke was too tough. To others, too soft. Whatever perception you have, it was all in the name of instilling the spirit to do the right thing.

“I made it a duty to emphasise due process and votes being counted. If I die today and resurrect, it is the same method I will adopt,” He states further.

He also appreciated stakeholders for their contributions to the electoral process in the state and called for continued collaboration to sustain credible elections.

In her remark, The Osun INEC Administrative Secretary, Mrs Victoria Adelusi described Dr Agboke as an administrator who transformed the Commission in the state.

Mrs Adelusi added that INEC being a family wished Dr Agboke success in his efforts to work towards fulfilling the Commission’s mandate.

Recalled, the Independent National Electoral Commission has transferred the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, to Ondo State.

Dr. Agboke announced the move in a message shared on the official Osun INEC WhatsApp group late on Wednesday.

He said, “I have been transferred to Ondo State. I thank you most sincerely for the support given to me throughout my stay here in Osun State. May God Almighty support you all as well.”

The transfer comes as preparations for the 2026 Osun governorship election gain momentum.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Police Week: Stakeholders Advocate Credible Elections

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By Abisola Oluremi

As part of activities marking the 2026 Police Week, the Oyo State Police Command underscored the critical role that credible elections play in fostering national development.

The programme, which brought together various stakeholders, also intensified efforts to educate the public on the importance of adhering to traffic regulations.

In his welcome address at the police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olugbenga Abimbola, expressed concern that many road crashes are directly linked to traffic rule violations.

On the issue of ensuring credible elections, CP Abimbola assured the public that officers of the command are fully prepared and will maintain the highest level of impartiality.

He added that anyone caught engaging in electoral violence would be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Also addressing the audience, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Mr Ekaneh Hussein, highlighted electoral violence and ballot snatching as key challenges that must be tackled decisively to ensure free and fair elections.

Mr Hussein urged political stakeholders and members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

Representing the Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Abdulramon Tella, the Administrative Secretary of INEC, Mrs Agnes Olutunminu, called on religious leaders to use their platforms to speak against the dangers of vote-buying and other electoral malpractices.

Echoing the call, Professor Tella emphasised that individuals involved in electoral violations must be treated as criminals, regardless of their social standing or influence.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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INEC Urges Police, Other Security Agencies to Safeguard Osun Polls

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By Folake Oye 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has appealed to the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to provide adequate protection for collation centres and identified volatile areas during the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State.

Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the state, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made the appeal during a stakeholders’ engagement held across Egbedore, Orolu, and Irepodun local government council areas.

Dr. Agboke urged security operatives to work closely with the commission to ensure a smooth electoral process and assured stakeholders that, with collective cooperation, the commission would declare only candidates duly elected by voters as winners at the end of the poll.

“Security agencies should be proactive. If you help us secure the collation centres, results will be safe,” he said.

While describing any attempt to disrupt the election as an act against national interest, Dr Agboke cautioned against the spread of misinformation, stating that any news not officially released by INEC should be regarded as false and disregarded by the public.

Addressing corps members, he warned against inducement by politicians and manipulation of result sheets, noting that such actions would attract prosecution.

Dr Agboke also urged political parties to adhere strictly to provisions of the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, while condemning vote buying, vote selling, and all forms of monetary inducement.

He cautioned members of transport unions to provide functional vehicles for the movement of personnel and materials, warning that any act of sabotage would lead to arrest and prosecution.

“INEC has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the National Union of Road Transport Workers. Transporters engaged for the election are working for the country and not for any political party. Transport providers have been paid for two days. We expect them to remain at their duty posts. INEC will track all vehicles deployed for the exercise.

“Anyone who plans to sabotage INEC efforts towards the success of the poll will be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.

Dr Agboke described the Osun governorship poll as significant, being the last election before the 2027 general elections, adding that it would attract both national and international attention.

Heads of security agencies at the meeting, including Divisional Police Officers, assured stakeholders of adequate deployment to flashpoints and collation centres.

They reaffirmed the commitment of the police to ensuring a free, fair and peaceful election while calling for cooperation among all parties and community leaders.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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Osun REC Warns Against Divisive Rhetoric in Campaigns

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has demanded strict compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026, from all political actors during campaign activities.

Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Mutiu Agboke, issued the call during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo.

He asserted that political rallies are an essential democratic component, allowing parties to present their visions and voters to assess candidates.

“Campaigns are not merely ceremonial displays of strength; rather, they are constitutionally and legally recognised avenues for presenting policy alternatives and manifestoes to the electorate,” Dr Agboke stated.

He emphasised that electioneering campaigns are integral to democratic practice and should not devolve into mere popularity contests.

“As we approach the campaign season, it is imperative to emphasise that all political activities must be conducted strictly in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act, 2026, INEC Regulations and Guidelines, the Peace Accord framework and relevant security advisories,” the Osun REC said.

Dr Agboke stressed that campaigns must focus on educating voters about party ideology, mobilising support through persuasion, and strengthening democratic participation.

He urged political parties to centre their rallies on substantive policy issues rather than “rhetorics capable of inciting division among residents.”

In his remarks, Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Gotan—represented by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Ademola Adebayo—stated that INEC requires maximum stakeholder support to organise a credible poll.

Election campaigns by political parties in the state will commence on 11th March.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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INEC Deploys IVED Machines Across Oyo

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm over the staggering number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs in Oyo State, warning that the development threatens democratic participation

.Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Professor Adeniran Tella, disclosed that no fewer than 515,254 PVCs remain unclaimed across Oyo State, describing the figure as deeply concerning.

Prof. Tella made the disclosure in Oyo town during a Voter Education and Enlightenment Programme organised as part of the sensitisation campaign for the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

Breaking down the figures, he revealed that 44,742 PVCs remain uncollected in four local government areas within Oyo Zone alone.

Atiba leads with 16,528 cards, followed by Oyo East with 11,599, Oyo West with 9,305, and Afijio with 7,310—representing 8.7 per cent of the total uncollected PVCs in the state.

To tackle accessibility challenges, Prof. Tella announced that INEC has deployed and commenced the rotation of its Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) machines across all 351 registration areas in Oyo State.

He said the machines began operation on February 9 and will run for 50 days, operating daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding weekends and public holidays, before suspension on April 10, 2026.

The REC explained that the CVR exercise targets Nigerians who have just turned 18, those who have never registered, individuals seeking transfer of voting location, and citizens with lost or damaged PVCs.

While urging eligible residents to take advantage of the exercise, Prof. Tella stressed that registration alone is not enough without collecting the PVC, which remains the ultimate instrument for exercising the right to vote.

Traditional rulers, community leaders, artisans, traders, religious leaders, youth and women groups, security agencies, and political stakeholders attended the event, which focused on mobilising citizens to play their part in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Ekiti Releases Final List for Gubernatorial Election

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By Amos Ogunrinde

INEC Releases final list of Governorship, Deputy Governorship candidates for June 20 Election in Ekiti State

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the June 20 election in Ekiti State.

However, the names of the Peoples’ Democratic party Candidate, Dr Wole Oluyede and his  Social Democratic Party counterpart, David Bankole were missing from the list which have twelve other candidates.

The final list was posted on the INEC notice board at the commission’s state headquarters in Ado Ekiti.

Spokesperson for the PDP candidate, Mr Gani Salau, expressed confidence that Dr Oluyede would still participate, noting that the party has filed two court cases: one seeking a stay of execution/appeal against the court order for fresh PDP primaries, and another requesting that INEC publish Oluyede’s name as the party’s candidate for the governorship election.

Similarly, SDP State Chairman, Ayodele Bamikole, said the party would pursue legal avenues to ensure its candidate is included in the list.

INEC had released a provisional list on December 29, 2025, giving parties until January 12, 2026, to make corrections or substitutions before publishing the final list in line with election guidelines.

The federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti had last week nullified the PDP primary election conducted in November last year which produced Dr Wole Oluyede as its Governorship candidate and ordered the conduct of a fresh primary.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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INEC Makes IVED Mobile to Ease Registration

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By Mosope Kehinde 

In an effort to solve the challenges associated with accessibility to the ongoing second phase of nationwide continuous voter registration, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Oyo state has announced decision to rotate the movement of its Voter Enrollment Device, IVED across the 351 Registration Areas in the state 

Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Dr. Adeniran Tells made this known at a news conference on update on the ongoing voter registration.

Dr. Tella who said the IVED machines will be mobile, hinted that the Commission has meticulously designed a 50-day rotational schedule to ensure that the enrollment services reach every corner of the State. 

He said the machines will be moved systematically starting from Monday the 9th Feb. 2026 from 9am to 3pm daily excluding weekends and public holidays.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner explained that a Stakeholders’ meeting comprising Political Parties, Security Personnel, Traditional and Religious Leaders would be organized at both the State and respective LGAs Offices to enhance effective dissemination of information, deployment of materials at the agreed venues and dates for each registration area

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Voters’ Registration: INEC Begins Second Phase January 5

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun State, has announced the commencement of the second phase of the Continuous Voters’ Registration exercise.

A statement by Osun INEC Public Relations Officer, Mr. Musa Olurode on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Mutiu Agboke stated that the exercise would commence on the 5th of January 2026.

Mr. Agboke urged all eligible voters in Osun State to take advantage of the exercise, as registration is a constitutional requirement for participation in elections.

The statement reads “ the Commission hereby informs the general public that the second phase of the “Continuous Voters’ Registration” , CVR Exercise will commence on Monday, January 5, 2026 across the state.”

“This phase of the CVR is intended to provide an opportunity for eligible Nigerians who did not register during the first phase to do so. It is also open to citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as registered voters who wish to apply for transfer of their PVCs, correction of personal details, or replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).” It adds

He expressed the readiness of the commission to conducting a transparent, credible, inclusive, and acceptable electoral process, in compliance with the Electoral Act and the commission’s guidelines.

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Activist Urges New INEC Chairman to Digitize Nigerian Elections

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By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

Human rights activist, Dr Oluwakemi Aremu has called on Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to digitise Nigeria’s voting process and ensure electoral transparency.

Dr. Aremu made the call while reacting to the National Council of State’s approval of Professor Amupitan’s appointment in an interview with Radio Nigeria.

She cited a history of non-transparent elections in Nigeria and emphasized that technology would strengthen the credibility of the electoral process.

Dr. Aremu described the incoming INEC Chairman as thoroughly versed in the rule of law—a foundation for credible and free elections.

She also urged Professor Amupitan to introduce digital voting devices to prevent ballot snatching and polling station violence, incidents that have marred previous elections.

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a native of Kogi State in North-Central Nigeria, serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.

President Tinubu nominated him after the ten-year term of the former INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ended in October 2025.

Professor Amupitan is the first person from Kogi State to receive a nomination as INEC Chairman.

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Amupitan Gets Council’s Nod as New INEC Chairman

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The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

‎President Tinubu had presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit who served from 2015 till October 2025.

‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, said that the President told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.

‎Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.

‎In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.

‎Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area in Kogi, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau.

He is also an alumnus of the university.

‎He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.

‎Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.

‎After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.

‎He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.

‎Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos.

A position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.

‎Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).

‎Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council.

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He is also a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).

‎Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles (2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria (2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).

‎He is married and has four children.

NAN/ Olaitan Oye-Adeitan

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No Voter Registration by Proxy – INEC

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By Adebola Ajayi 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has encouraged Nigerians to take the advantage of the ongoing continuous voter’s registration, CVR, to be able to perform their civic duty during elections.

The Head of Voter Education Publicity and Gender Inclusivity, INEC in Ogun State, Mrs Oyekemi Abai while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta, noted that the physical voter’s registration was personal exercise and would not be done for anyone by proxy.

Mrs Abai emphasised that only Nigerians above eighteen years could participate in the voter’s registration exercise.

She explained that the process was very easy and not time consuming, advising people to register early and avoid last minute rush.

She announced that the issues of lost or damaged voter’s cards and update of personal information could be easily resolved on mobile phones or gadgets through: www.cvr.inecnigeria.gov, instead of visiting INEC offices, which may cause congestion.

Responding to callers on the programme, the INEC Spokesperson affirmed that there were preferential treatment for people with disabilities, aged, pregnant and nursing mothers, towards attracting more people for the voter’s registration exercise.

Mrs Abai noted that the INEC was taking necessary steps, including sensitisation programmes to markets, and other public places, as well as engagement of relevant stakeholders, to mobilise Nigerians for the continuous voter’s registration exercise, which had commenced since 25th August, across the Country.

The Ogun State INEC public education officer gave the assurance that adequate equipment with necessary facilities and personnel were available at the State INEC headquarters in Magbon, Abeokuta, and its offices across the twenty local government Areas of the State, for the registration exercise.

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Oyo INEC REC Encourages Residents on Prompt CVR

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By Mosope Kehinde

The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC for Oyo state, Dr. Adeniran Tella says the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise will last for one year and will be suspended as from 30th August, 2026.

Dr Tella stated this while addressing journalists at a media briefing as part of activities to sensitize residents on the INEC continuous voter registration exercise which has commenced since last week Monday.

While appealing to residents not to wait till the end of the exercise before registering at the commission’s state and local government offices, Dr Tella said two of the INEC Voter Enrolment Device, IVED, Machines have been placed either at the State Office or in all its 33 INEC LGA Offices for seamless registration.

He said to decongest the registration centres, already registered voters who want to replace or transfer their Permanent Voter Cards may not to visit the designated centres but perform such task online via https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/Public/getStarted

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INEC Commences New Round of Continuous Voters’ Registration

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Oyo State, has commenced a new round of Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise.

In a statement by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in the state, Dr. Adeniran Tella, the online pre registration of the CVR for eligible voters began yesterday while in-person registration commences next week Monday.

According to Dr Tella, the eligibility for the registration included Nigerian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and above and have never registered before; registered voters who wish to transfer their voting locations from one place to another and registered voters who have had defaced or lost Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, and require replacement.

Others include registered voters who need to correct their personal information on the voter register and Individuals who have registered before but whose name did not appear on the Voters’ Register.

Dr Tella urged eligible Nigerians to visit www.cvr.inecnigeria.org or www.cvr.inec.gov.ng  for the online pre registration

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Registration of underage, foreigners will not be tolerated- INEC

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

As Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, begins nationwide with an online pre-registration option, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has appealed to political parties, religious leaders, royal fathers and civil society groups to mobilise eligible citizens to participate in the exercise.

Addressing newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Dr Omoseyindemi, however, warned them, particularly politicians, against recruiting underage persons and foreigners to register.

He explained that those taking part in the online registration would complete the process within fourteen days with finger capturing while the face-to-face or physical registration would commence on the 25th of this month at eight hundred and eleven INEC Local governments and state offices nationwide.

Dr Omoseyindemi listed the categories of people that the exercise was meant for to include, those who just attained the age of 18, those who missed the previous exercise, people with damaged, defaced or lost PVCs and those seeking transfer of their voting places.

Also, the Director of the National Orientation Agency in Ekiti State, Mrs Oluwayemisi Akomolede expressed the readiness of the agency to mobilise eligible citizens to take part in the exercise.

Radio Nigeria gathered that those participating in online registration could do so via CVR.inecnigeria.org

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Fact Checking Imperative for Media – Osun REC

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By Mojisola Oladele

The media need to avoid misrepresentation and circulation of important issues and events that affects the Public.

The Resident Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Dr. Mutiu Agboke made the call during a courtesy visit to the correspondent chapel of the Nigerian Union of journalists in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

Dr Mutiu Agboke said it was imperative for the media to fact check and asks questions in cases of doubt in daily reportage.

He appealed to the media to help sensitize the Public by erasing the negative perception that the Electoral Commission already had prepared results, therefore there was no need to cast votes.

The Osun INEC boss emphasized that the only panacea for violence-free ,fair and credible election in Nigeria is when the eligible voters change their negative perception about  INEC, shun violence and vote buying.

In his welcome remark, the chairman of correspondent chapel, Mr Sina Abubakar gave assurance that journalists in the state would be consistent and objective in their reportage .

Mr. Abubakar urged Dr Agboke to provide journalists necessary information for objective reportage, stressing that effective partnership would help to promote violence free election.

 “We must address violence and vote buying. The question we must ask ourselves are who are those involved in vote buying? Who are those creating violence during elections? This is why we are leveraging on various stakeholders like NUJ to fight against this menace.

“This rapport we are having will go a long way to assist the INEC towards delivering a credible election.”

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Ondo Poll: INEC Says 261,703 PVCs Uncollected

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Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, weekend, said that over 261,703 Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs, have remained uncollected in Ondo State, ahead of the November 16 governorship election.

Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, said that out of 1,991,344 registered voters, 1,729,641 have collected their PVCs in the state.

Babalola said this during the stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Commission in Akure, the state capital.

According to her, all the 210 centres that will be opened for the CVR exercise have been identified, listed, and published on INEC website.

18 political parties are participating in the November 16 gubernatorial polls in the state.

Also speaking during the meeting, the INEC National Commissioner supervising Ondo, Ogun and Osun States, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, appealed to election stakeholders to mobilize prospective registrants for the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the governorship election in the State.

Ajayi particularly urged the stakeholders comprising the representatives of media houses, civil society organisations, political parties, security agencies and People Living with Disabilities on the need to assist the commission in sensitizing prospective registrants to register early, not engage in double registration, and for parents to warn or prevent their wards from engaging in under age registration.

Ajayi who recalled that the commission announced the plan to resume the CVR as part of its preparations for the election in the state, said the last CVR exercise ended in July 2022, before the 2023 general elections.

The new CVR exercise will commence from Monday May 27 to Wednesday June 5, 2024 from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm daily, including the weekend.

According to him: ”The Commission believes that within this period, there would have been a lot of young boys and girls who would have grown to the constitutionally approved voting age of 18 years and any other eligible voters who have been unable to register during the previous CVR exercises would be able to take advantage of this CVR to do so”.

Vanguard/Simeon Ugbodovon

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