INEC Candidate Exclusions: What the Electoral Act Means for 2027 Primaries

Reports of possible candidate exclusions in Ogun, Gombe and Kano have raised questions about compliance with the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 elections. The law requires political parties to submit membership registers before congresses, conventions and primaries. Only registered party members are eligible to vote or contest in those processes. A party that fails to meet the required conditions may be unable to field a candidate. Supporters of the affected candidates dispute the claims and insist that the required registrations and nominations were completed. Any final decision will depend on INEC’s official records and, where challenged, the courts. The disputes could test how strictly nomination rules are enforced and may shape future electoral litigation in Nigeria.

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