By-Elections: Tension Mounts As LP, PDP, APC, ADC, INEC Lock Horns Over Candidate List Ahead Of Saturday Polls

Tension is rising as the Labour Party (LP), People's Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clash over candidate lists for the upcoming by-elections scheduled for Saturday. The elections will fill two senatorial seats, five federal constituencies, and nine state constituencies across various states.

The LP's participation was uncertain after INEC initially excluded them, but the decision was reversed following protests. The PDP in Edo State accused INEC of bias and manipulation, while the APC faced internal conflicts with nine aggrieved aspirants.

The by-elections are crucial, with various parties confident of victory in different constituencies. Peace accords have been signed, but concerns about violence and electoral malpractice persist.

Overall, the by-elections are set to be closely contested and closely monitored by all parties involved.