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Non-partisan voter guides, 2027 election news, and plain-language explainers — so you can vote informed, top to bottom of the ballot.
Explainer 7 July 2026 2 min read
What the party-deregistration case means for your 2027 ballot
A court ordered INEC to deregister five parties — including the ADC and Accord — but an appeal court has put that order on hold. Here is what is actually happening, and why those candidates still appear on PoliticsDirect.
Read article →Explainer 21 June 2026 2 min read
From President to State Assembly: what every seat on your 2027 ballot does
Your 2027 ballot is not one choice — it is several. Here is a plain-language guide to each office you will vote for, what it actually controls, and how to compare the people running.
Read article →Explainer 15 June 2026 2 min read
Mark your calendar: INEC's key dates for the 2027 general election
Two election days, a primaries window, and fixed campaign start dates — here is INEC's revised 2027 timetable in plain language, plus the eight states that won't vote for governor.
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