INEC Explains Candidate Omissions for 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that certain candidates were omitted from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections because their political parties failed to submit membership registers as mandated by law. This decision was based on a Supreme Court judgment delivered on September 24, 2026, which confirmed that political parties must adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, to qualify for sponsoring candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld Section 77(5)–(7) of the Electoral Act, making the submission of party membership registers mandatory, and affirmed INEC's timetable requiring submissions between April 21 and May 10, 2026. INEC stated that it relied on this judgment when preparing the final list of candidates, in accordance with Section 287(1) of the 1999 Constitution.
Political parties believing their candidates were wrongly omitted can notify INEC by October 24, 2026. INEC reiterated its commitment to transparency and the integrity of the electoral process.
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