The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of disobeying court orders, warning that the situation could affect preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Lagos, NNPP Secretary-General, Ogini Olaposi, said it is regrettable that a senior lawyer...
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Suit On Jonathan’s 2027 Candidacy Adjourned To May 11
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday challenged a suit seeking to restrain him from contesting the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the issue had already been settled by the courts. Jonathan’s lawyer, Chris Uche, told Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former president had filed a conditional appearance,...
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Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses
The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court also barred former Senate President David Mark and other party figures from...