In this week’s edition of The Ballot, INEC has launched an online portal for political party registration as the number of applicants now stands at 129. Meanwhile, the commission has fixed August 16 for a by-election in Niger’s Munya Constituency, and in Osun, preparations are in full swing for both the 2026 gubernatorial election and the Continuous Voter Registration exercise starting in August.
The Supreme Court has affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the APC as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing an end to legal disputes over the September 2024 election. Additionally, the Presidency responded to Boss Mustapha’s recent comments, reaffirming President Tinubu’s role in the 2015 presidential elections. In Lagos, LASIEC reassured voters of its readiness for credible local elections, while INEC Osun and NAWOJ are working together to increase women’s participation in the electoral process.
Catch all the latest developments in this issue.
