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FCT High Court Rules APC United Kingdom Chapter Unlawful
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ruled the APC UK chapter illegal, declaring that Nigerian political parties have no constitutional authority to form branches or hold congresses outside the country.
July 15, 2026
FCT High Court Rules Overseas Political Party Branches Unlawful and Voids APC UK Congress
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ruled that political party branches outside of Nigeria are unconstitutional, leading to the cancellation of the APC's UK congress and ordering the forfeiture of funds.
July 15, 2026
Labour Party refutes claims of missing INEC 2027 candidate nomination deadline
The Labour Party has dismissed reports claiming they failed to meet the INEC deadline for submitting presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 elections.
July 15, 2026
APGA Backs President Tinubu for 2027 Re-election Bid
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has announced its decision to support President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections, citing a strategic choice made by its National Executive Committee.
July 15, 2026
Bala Gombe’s ADC faction demands INEC delist David Mark’s committee and cautions Atiku
Bala Gombe’s ADC faction is pressing INEC to remove David Mark’s NWC from its records, while also warning Atiku Abubakar to stop claiming the party's presidential ticket.
July 15, 2026
INEC head requests additional resources for future electoral cycles
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has appealed to the RMAFC for higher funding, noting that governorship elections are more expensive to conduct than presidential contests.
July 15, 2026
Appellate Court Postpones Ruling on Deregistration of Five Political Parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved its judgment on an appeal challenging a Federal High Court order that directed INEC to deregister five political parties, including the ADC.
July 14, 2026
INEC Chief Amupitan Requests Enhanced Funding and Staff Benefits from RMAFC for 2027 Polls
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has appealed to the RMAFC for increased funding and better staff welfare to ensure successful 2027 general elections.
July 14, 2026
Abuja Court Reschedules Hearing for Olawepo-Hashim’s Presidential Candidacy Suit
A federal court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim's lawsuit against the Accord Party and INEC, which seeks to secure his recognition as a 2027 presidential candidate.
July 14, 2026
Abuja Appeal Court Reserves Ruling on Political Party Deregistration Challenge
The Abuja Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeals filed by the ADC and four other political parties challenging their court-ordered deregistration by INEC.
July 14, 2026