January 12, 2026

Independent National Electoral Commission

INEC Denies Recognition to Turaki-Led PDP Leadership, Cites Court Orders.

Daniel Otera03 mins

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined to recognize the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing binding court judgments and ongoing legal disputes.   In a letter dated December 22, addressed to the legal representatives of the Turaki faction, INEC stated it cannot acknowledge or update…

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Supreme Court Dismisses INEC Appeal Over SDP Leadership, Awards N2 Million Costs.

Simon Kolawole02 mins

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), declaring the case as lacking merit and “purely academic.”   In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court also awarded costs of N2…

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