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Political parties preparing for the 2027 general elections face growing legal uncertainty after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) insisted that any primary election conducted after its May 30 deadline remains invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier judgment affecting parts of the electoral timetable. The clarification was issued by INEC National Commissioner…
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has ordered its registries nationwide to open on weekends and public holidays specifically for the filing of pre-election matters, a move designed to help litigants and legal practitioners meet the unforgiving constitutional timelines governing electoral disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive was contained in a…
Mr Peter Obi has emerged as the sole presidential aspirant for the Nigeria Democratic Congress after the party closed the sale of its executive nomination forms. Party officials confirmed that the former Anambra State governor was the only candidate to buy the presidential expression of interest form before the Sunday deadline. The development clears the…
The African Democratic Congress has unveiled its schedule for the 2026 primary elections, setting out timelines for nomination, screening, appeals, and voting across elective offices as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace. Details of the timetable were contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi….
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has stated that it is now procedurally too late for former presidential candidate Peter Obi to return and contest the 2027 general election on the party’s platform, citing statutory deadlines governing voter register submission. Usman made the remarks Wednesday during an appearance on Prime Time on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled a draft set of political party regulations ahead of the 2027 general elections, triggering criticism from political parties and cautious reactions from civil society groups. The draft Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2026 were presented on Monday during a consultative meeting with party leaders and stakeholders…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented a revised draft of its 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, inviting contributions from party stakeholders to strengthen electoral processes before the 2027 general elections. At a consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja on Tuesday, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan said the new regulations…
