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Electoral Reform

4 LAS News stories tagged “Electoral Reform”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

INEC suspends staff leave, warns against negligence ahead of 2027 polls
Africa/Nigeria

INEC suspends staff leave, warns against negligence ahead of 2027 polls

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has suspended annual leave for staff and warned against administrative errors to ensure the credibility of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 09:10 WAT · 2 sources

Makinde unveils 2027 manifesto, proposes sharing oil windfalls and electoral reforms
Africa/Nigeria

Makinde unveils 2027 manifesto, proposes sharing oil windfalls and electoral reforms

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has launched his presidential campaign, proposing that excess oil revenue be used for welfare and calling for a majority vote requirement for the presidency.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 18:49 WAT · 2 sources

ADC criticises INEC over redeployment of APC aide's wife to electoral operations role
Africa/Nigeria

ADC criticises INEC over redeployment of APC aide's wife to electoral operations role

The African Democratic Congress has alleged that the redeployment of an INEC officer to head electoral operations compromises the 2027 election, citing a conflict of interest with her husband's role in the APC campaign.

LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 06:48 WAT · 1 source

Ex-INEC Commissioner Mike Igini warns of sabotage and corruption threatening 2027 polls
Africa/Nigeria

Ex-INEC Commissioner Mike Igini warns of sabotage and corruption threatening 2027 polls

Former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Mike Igini has warned that internal sabotage and corruption are undermining Nigeria's electoral body, predicting harsh public judgment for officials if reforms are not implemented before the 2027 general election.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:16 WAT · 2 sources

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