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INEC has justified the exclusion of certain governorship candidates from the 2027 elections, stating that political parties did not adhere to the membership-register requirements of the Electoral Act 2026. Notable omissions include candidates from the PDP and NDC.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has set an October 24 deadline for political parties to report omissions of candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections, following the exclusion of notable candidates including Oladipupo Adebutu and Isa Ali Pant

The Independent National Electoral Commission's omission of candidates, including Ladi Adebutu and Isa Ali Pantami, from the 2027 governorship elections list raises concerns about electoral legitimacy and adherence to the Electoral Act.