INEC Approves Pantami and Gwarzo for 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted conditional approval for Isa Ali Pantami, former Communications Minister, and Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, to participate in the 2027 general elections. This decision was made during INEC's meeting on Thursday, where 69 petitions regarding candidate exclusions were reviewed.
Approximately 36 petitions were successful. However, both Pantami and Gwarzo's eligibility remains contingent on the outcomes of ongoing court cases.
Gwarzo filed a court summons on October 20, 2026, contesting his exclusion and that of his running mate, Rabiu Mustapha, from the candidate list. INEC had attributed the omissions to non-compliance with the Electoral Act's requirements.
In contrast, Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, was unsuccessful in his challenge against his exclusion, as INEC found he did not meet the necessary criteria.
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