INEC Rivers

30/08/2026

Public display of form EC 9(Nomination forms) for the Governorship & State House of Assembly candidates contesting in the 2027 General Election in Rivers State.

This was done on Saturday August 29,2026 at the State office and the 23 INEC LGA offices in Rivers State in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 and the approved 2027 General Election timetable.

25/08/2026

INEC Chairman Calls for Dedication and Integrity in the Discharge of Legal Duties Ahead of 2027 General Election

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has called for professionalism, dedication and integrity in the discharge of electoral legal duties ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Prof. Amupitan made the call on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during a parley with Legal Officers of the Commission who are in Port Harcourt to attend the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

The Chairman emphasized the need for INEC Legal Officers to demonstrate diligence, thoroughness and professionalism in handling election-related legal matters, noting that their work is critical to safeguarding the credibility and institutional reputation of the Commission.

He urged the officers to remain committed to the highest standards of integrity and ensure that all legal matters arising from the electoral process are handled with the requisite expertise, fairness and attention to detail.

The meeting, held at the INEC Rivers State Office, was attended by the Chairman, National Commissioner supervising North Central States, Resident Electoral Commissioners, INEC Rivers & Akwa-Ibom States, Directors of Legal & EPM, Heads of Legal Departments from various State Offices, INEC Rivers Management and other Legal Officers of the Commission.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Commission's leadership to interact with its Legal Officers and reinforce the importance of effective legal support in the conduct of credible, transparent and peaceful elections.

19/08/2026

Today on 2027 General Election Timetable: Commencement of Presidential & NASS Campaigns.

04/08/2026

Display of Preliminary Register of Voters for the 3rd phase CVR for Claims and Objections.

The exercise which commenced today, Tuesday August 4th 2026 is expected to end on Monday August 10th, 2026.

Registered Voters during the 3rd phase of the CVR are advised to visit our LGA offices to verify their details/Polling units and also object to any wrongful inclusion in the displayed Register.

01/08/2026

Claims and Objections exercise for the concluded 3rd phase CVR will commence on Tuesday August 4th, till Monday August 10th, 2026 at the INEC LGA Offices from 9am to 3pm.

Come out and confirm that your details were correctly captured and also Object to any erroneous inclusion of underage persons, foreigners or dead persons in the Preliminary Register of Voters.

01/08/2026

Display of nomination forms for Senatorial and House of Reps candidates at INEC Office, Ahoada West LGA.

01/08/2026

Presidential and National Assembly candidates' form EC 9 (Nomination forms) displayed at our State office, Aba road, in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 & the Election timetable.

01/08/2026

Today on 2027 General Election Timetable:

Publication of Forms EC9 (Nomination forms) for Presidential & NASS Candidates.

23/07/2026

4 Days to the end of the 3rd/final phase CVR exercise. You can also use the self-service portal on

Access the Nationwide Register of Voters, make Claims and raise Objections regarding any registration and provide feedback.

11/07/2026

Have you tried the new INEC Self-Service CVR Portal?

🌐 https://cvr.inecnigeria.org
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