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Electoral Act review sparks debate over whose interests it serves

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

As Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly continues its review of the Electoral Act 2022, questions are emerging about the true purpose of the proposed amendments and whose interests they are designed to protect. The process, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of

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ADC seeks postponement of FCT Area Council elections over ramadan

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, citing the Ramadan fasting period. In a letter dated January 22, 2026, and addressed to INEC, the party said the proposed election date falls

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PDP insists there is no faction, accuses INEC of bias

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that it remains a united political organisation, insisting that there is no faction within its ranks despite claims to the contrary. In a press statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said both in law and in fact, the party […]

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2027: Danger lurking as One-party State keeps loading in Nigeria- Prof Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

Nigerians are witnessing a disturbing trend where one political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), is rapidly consolidating power across the country. A glance at the current state of party control across Nigeria’s geo-political zones reveals a worrying picture. In the South-South, the APC has made significant inroads, controlling 6 out of 6 states. The […]

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Just In: INEC uploads over 88% of #AnambraElection2025 governorship results on IReV

Daily Dispatch November 8, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded more than 88% of the results from the Anambra governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). According to INEC’s portal, 5,044 out of 5,720 polling units representing 88.18% have been uploaded across the state, as at the time of filling this report. Sixteen candidates are contesting […]

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Sorting and counting underway as Anambra Governorship election ends peacefully

Daily Dispatch November 8, 2025

Voting has officially ended in the Anambra governorship election, with sorting and counting of ballots now underway across various polling units in the state. The process began around 2 p.m. in polling units 10, 02, and 03 in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, while other locations commenced later in the afternoon. Despite minor glitches […]