INEC Sets October 24 Deadline for Candidate Omissions
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a deadline of October 24 for political parties to contest the omission of candidates from its final list for the 2027 Governorship elections. This decision aligns with Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which allows a 14-day window for parties to report alleged errors.
INEC's announcement, made by National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna, follows the exclusion of notable candidates, including Oladipupo Adebutu and Isa Ali Pantami from the Peoples Democratic Party, and Aminu Gwarzo from the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The African Democratic Congress also protested the omission of its deputy governorship candidate, Aminu Ringim.
The controversy arose after the Supreme Court's ruling on September 24, 2026, in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party, which upheld the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Electoral Act regarding party membership and candidate nominations.
INEC emphasized that parties failing to comply with these provisions are ineligible to sponsor candidates.
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