“These institutions should enjoy security of tenure; their funding should be a direct charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund,” said Mr Agbakoba.
INEC says more than 300,000 registered voters are expected to participate in the Nasarawa North senatorial district bye-election scheduled for June 20.
INEC chair Joash Amupitan announced this on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of a new national commissioner, Jamila Malafa, in Abuja.
The commission added that it regretted any inconveniences the directive might cause.
INEC announced its decision on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
INEC stated that, since the commencement of online pre-registration, by week five (September 21), 5,385,060 Nigerians had uploaded their details to the CVR portal.
INEC spokesman Sam Olumekun announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
From pruning the size of federal legislature to managing the burden associated with elections, President Bola Tinubu is spoilt for choice in solutions for a better Nigeria.
INEC Tuesday declared Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri, the winner of the controversial governorship election.
While Mr Sani won 10 local government areas, his closest rival, Mr Ashiru, won 13.
