INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling on Candidate Eligibility
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently reviewing a recent Supreme Court judgment regarding the Electoral Act 2026, which could affect the eligibility of certain candidates for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan during a press conference on October 6, 2026.
The Supreme Court had affirmed the validity of sections 77 and 84 of the Electoral Act, 2026, following appeals from the Zenith Labour Party and the Social Democratic Party. The ruling has raised concerns about candidates who switched parties after failing to secure tickets from their original parties.
Amupitan stated that INEC received the certified true copy of the judgment on the same day and is in the process of reviewing it. He acknowledged complaints from political parties and aggrieved aspirants regarding the implications of the ruling.
Notable candidates affected include Kingsley Chinda (APC), Ovie Omo-Agege (NDC), Donald Duke (PRP), and Victor Ochei.
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