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APC appeals Owo/Ose primary ruling, keeps Adelegbe as candidate for now
The APC has filed an appeal and a motion for a stay of execution following a court ruling naming Abdulghani Rotimi Arobo as the Owo/Ose candidate, resulting in INEC keeping Hon. Timehin Adelegbe on the ballot for now.
August 7, 2026
APC Finalizes Candidate Uploads to INEC Portal for 2027 Elections
The APC has officially uploaded its full list of governorship and State Assembly candidates to the INEC portal, marking a key step in its preparations for the 2027 general elections.
August 7, 2026
ADC leader claims Tinubu provided fake credentials to electoral body
African Democratic Congress chieftain Kalu Kalu alleges that President Bola Tinubu has submitted falsified academic documents to electoral authorities since 1999.
August 6, 2026
APC Former Legal Adviser Defends President Tinubu’s Eligibility
Former APC legal official Babatunde Ogala asserts that President Bola Tinubu fulfills all constitutional requirements to seek re-election in 2027 despite certificate controversies.
August 6, 2026
Former TMG Head Warns of Growing Political Volatility Before Osun Gubernatorial Election
Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi warns that rising political friction, violence, and controversial state interventions in Osun could severely damage the integrity of the upcoming governorship election.
August 6, 2026
Federal High Court upholds Thomas Ereyitomi as APC candidate for Warri constituency
The Abuja Federal High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against Thomas Ereyitomi, confirming his status as the APC candidate for the Warri House of Representatives seat.
August 6, 2026
Osun Accord Party warns of suspected scheme to misappropriate election supplies
The Accord party in Osun State has alerted authorities to a suspected plot to steal sensitive election materials ahead of the August 15 governorship poll, calling for immediate security measures.
August 6, 2026
NDC Confirms Epelle-Asemota as Official Edo South Senate Candidate
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed claims regarding their Edo South Senatorial candidate, blaming an INEC publication error for the confusion surrounding Mrs. Epelle-Asemota Bridgitte Osayuki's credentials.
August 6, 2026
Monday Ubani: President Tinubu Not Legally Required to Submit Primary and Secondary School Certificates
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Monday Ubani, argues that President Tinubu is under no constitutional obligation to submit primary and secondary school certificates to INEC for the 2027 election, asserting that current laws only require proof of educational attainment.
August 5, 2026
NDC Identifies INEC Error in Edo South Candidate Documentation
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has asserted that an administrative error by INEC led to the incorrect display of its Edo South candidate's credentials and photograph, while dismissing doubts surrounding her eligibility.
August 5, 2026