The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delisted several governorship and state assembly candidates from its previously published 2027 election roster.
According to the commission, the exclusions are tied to a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandated the strict submission of party membership registers.
Key Highlights of the Update:
- Exclusions and Clearances: INEC spokesman Mohammed Haruna confirmed that while select candidates received clearance subject to pending court cases, others remain barred from contesting, including high-profile figures left off previous drafts.
- Legal Backing: The commission’s actions follow a Supreme Court judgment upholding key provisions of the Electoral Act regarding party registers and primary timelines.
- Petition Deadlines: Parties that believed their candidates were wrongly excluded had until October 24, 2026, to formally notify INEC under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act to review complaints.
You must be logged in to post a comment.