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Osun IPAC Members Oppose Caretaker Committee, Demand Fair Elections
Representatives from 15 political parties in Osun State are challenging the appointment of a caretaker committee, insisting that a formal election be held instead.
INEC Official Advocates for Earlier Party Primaries to Minimize Election Lawsuits
INEC official Prof. Joash Amupitan proposes moving political party primaries to at least one year before general elections to reduce litigation and improve democratic integrity.
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.
INEC Lacks Authority to Choose Party Candidates for 2027, Sambo Clarifies
Arise News editor Sumner Sambo states that INEC cannot impose candidates on political parties, limiting the commission's role to monitoring and documentation for potential legal review.
Nine Political Parties Secure Access Codes for 2027 Election Nominations
INEC has confirmed that nine political parties have successfully collected access codes to begin uploading candidate details for the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Federal High Court Overturns NDC Registration Ruling
A Federal High Court judgment has led to the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress after the court voided a 2025 ruling that had previously compelled INEC to recognize the party.
NDC disputes court ruling nullifying its registration
The Nigeria Democratic Congress is challenging a Lokoja Federal High Court ruling that reversed its registration as a political party, claiming the decision is legally flawed.
Abuja Court of Appeal Reschedules Hearing on Political Party Deregistration Case to July 7
The Court of Appeal has delayed the hearing on the appeal against the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties to July 7, 2026, to allow for the exchange of legal briefs.