INEC Begins Final 100-Day Push for 2027 Elections
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has moved into the final operational phase of preparations for the 2027 general election, with 100 days to the presidential and National Assembly polls. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, at a news conference and national stakeholders’ meeting marking […]
Zambia Election Tests Hichilema’s Economic Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Zambians will vote on Wednesday in a general election widely seen as a test of whether years of economic reforms have improved everyday life. About 8.79 million voters are registered for the election, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Fourteen candidates are contesting the presidency. President Hakainde Hichilema, of the governing […]
Luxon Survives Leadership Challenge Ahead of Election
By Oluwakemi Kindness New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon has survived another leadership challenge, securing the backing of his ruling National Party ahead of November’s general election. Luxon called an urgent meeting of his party’s caucus on Wednesday amid growing speculation about his leadership. The meeting lasted more than three hours. Speaking afterwards, Luxon said […]