Can a Party Withdraw Its Presidential Candidate After Submission?
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A cleric has claimed that Peter Obi’s presidential ticket could be withdrawn by his party between late November and early December 2026. No official party decision or electoral action was cited. Can a political party legally withdraw or replace a presidential candidate after submitting the candidate’s name? Lawyers and election-law observers are invited to explain the process.
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