INEC Warns: Primaries After May 30 Invalid Unless Court Overturns Ruling
INEC has warned that any primary election held after its May 30 deadline is invalid unless the Court of Appeal overturns a Federal High Court judgment. A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that INEC exceeded its powers by shortening timelines under the Electoral Act 2026. INEC immediately filed an appeal and sought a stay of execution. Another Abuja court later affirmed INEC’s authority to issue and adjust election timetables. The judge stressed that any schedule must align strictly with the act’s provisions. Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress in Kaduna ordered reruns in several constituencies after a party committee uncovered irregularities. Fresh primaries will be held in affected wards to safeguard the nomination process.
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