INEC cleared candidates for state elections in Cross River State, with both the APC and ADP fielding candidates.

The entities involved

• Independent National Electoral Commission →

  election commission in Nigeria

  • Political analysis highlights Atiku Abubakar's lack of regional support, the strategic importance of Northern Nigeria for Tinubu, and calls for INEC to strengthen registration requirements.14:04
  • Joash Amupitan is the INEC Chairman, while the Peoples Democratic Party maintains a presence in Gombe State.08:31
• Cross River State →

  state in Nigeria

  • A Peoples Democratic Party candidate criticized the current administration and pledged to govern Cross River State.02:00
  • While Bassey Otu represents the interests of Cross River State, the All Progressives Congress leadership is currently facing defections amid regional challenges.Sat 00:29
• All Progressives Congress →

  Nigerian political party

  • Tinubu was named chairman of the APC campaign council, with Fashola, Kalu, Adeleke, and Oshiomhole taking key roles.16:03
  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) released its official campaign list for Bola Ahmed Tinubu.16:03

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• INEC cleared the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress, and Social Democratic Party to contest elections.Mon 16:57
• APC candidates are seeking election through INEC in Ogun State.Aug 27
• INEC has cleared the National Democratic Party for the election in Benue State, where Ada Okwori is from.Sep 19