In 1995, Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as a candidate by a PDP faction and sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria.
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What happened
In 1995, Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as a candidate by a PDP faction and sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.INEC rejected Goodluck Jonathan's and the PDP faction's presidential nominations.1 source
PDP faction nominated Goodluck Jonathan, and INEC is scrutinizing the submission.1 source
Goodluck Jonathan's candidacy in 1995 involving INEC, PDP, and APC in Nigeria.1 source
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is ratifying nominations for the 2026 election, involving figures like Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.Also in this story
- Rumors suggest Fred Agbedi may contest the Nigerian election under the Peoples Democratic Party banner.
- Akpabio's successor defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ranks of the All Progressives Congress on May 27, 2026.
- Goodluck Jonathan announced he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, with support from Fred Agbedi.
- Pius Abang defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State.
The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Goodluck Jonathan
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
Related events
- INEC is cited regarding the electoral process, accompanied by warnings about national decline.
- INEC disclosed plans in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune on September 4, 2026.
- INEC conducted elections in Lagos State on August 1, 2026.
- INEC registered the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political party.
- INEC demands the African Democratic Congress improve election integrity standards and assumes responsibility for elections in Northern Nigeria.