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INEC, Amupitan and Public Trust: The Real Brand Lesson in the X-Account Controversy

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

By Nnanke Harry Willie “A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings.” — Thomas Fuller There are moments when a scandal is not merely a scandal. It is a mirror. The controversy surrounding the alleged X account linked to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,

NEWS

INEC Chairman Warns Officials Against Procurement Breaches Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, has cautioned officials of the Commission against violating procurement laws, stressing that ignorance will no longer be accepted as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Amupitan gave the warning at the conclusion of a three-day procurement training held

NEWS

INEC Unveils New Voter Education Materials to Boost Participation Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced updated voter education manuals aimed at addressing voter apathy and increasing citizen participation in the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared via its official X platform, the Commission disclosed that the initiative was executed in partnership with both local and international stakeholders,

NEWS

INEC Moves to Tighten Party Primaries, Campaign Spending Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed stricter regulations to guide political party primaries and campaign financing as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The electoral body unveiled a draft of the revised rules during a consultative meeting with party leaders held at its headquarters on Tuesday. INEC said the move is […]

NEWS

Trust Deficit Worries INEC as Amupitan Seeks NPC Support

Daily Dispatch March 3, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the National Peace Committee (NPC) and other key stakeholders to step up efforts aimed at rebuilding public trust and promoting peaceful participation as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), made the appeal on Monday during a stakeholder briefing and

Politics

ADC Raises Alarm Over INEC Timetable, Says Membership Requirement ‘Unrealistic’

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over the feasibility of meeting key requirements outlined by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the timelines set by INEC place an almost impossible burden on political parties, particularly with regard to membership