
- NEWS, SLIDE
- February 5, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, increasing the total number of recognised political parties in Nigeria to 20. The commission disclosed that it received no fewer than 171 letters of intent from political associations seeking registration. INEC Recognises Wike-Backed PDP Faction, Invites Leaders To 2026 Stakeholders’ Meeting INEC said
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- POLITICS, SLIDE
- February 5, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally engaged the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, signaling a possible shift in its position amid the party’s lingering leadership crisis. INEC invited and admitted representatives of the Wike-backed group to its first quarterly stakeholders’ meeting
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- NEWS, SLIDE
- February 4, 2026
The Nigerian Senate has rejected proposed amendments seeking to make the electronic transmission of election results compulsory, opting instead to retain the existing provisions of the Electoral Act 2022. During plenary on Wednesday, lawmakers considered the Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and Enact the Electoral Act, 2025.
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