APM Challenges INEC Over Tijjani Aliyu's Candidacy in Bauchi
The All Progressives Movement (APM) has initiated legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Tijjani Aliyu Mohammed concerning his candidacy as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Bauchi State election. The suit, numbered FHC/BAU/CS/70/2026, was filed by APM's legal adviser, Barrister Jidauna Tula, who stated that Tijjani Aliyu’s name was not included in the PRP's membership register submitted to INEC before the deadline.
The APM seeks the court's interpretation of the electoral law, specifically Sections 77(4), 77(5), and 77(6) of the Electoral Act 2026, to determine the legality of INEC's publication of Tijjani Aliyu’s name as the party's deputy governorship candidate. The APM argues that this publication was unlawful since Tijjani Aliyu was still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as of May 10, 2026, when the PRP submitted its register.
The case aims to ensure compliance with electoral regulations and uphold justice in the electoral process.
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