- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is ratifying nominations for the 2026 election, involving figures like Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.
- A PDP faction put forward Goodluck Jonathan for office, and the INEC is currently scrutinizing the candidate submission claims.
The PDP chapter formally challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission's authority regarding candidate submissions.
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
The PDP chapter formally challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission's authority regarding candidate submissions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.INEC is addressing the exclusion of PDP candidates.1 source
INEC omitted PDP from the governorship list, escalating the nomination dispute.1 source
INEC omitted PDP candidates from the final list, escalating the dispute over candidate submissions.1 source
INEC announced a PDP candidate for a governorship race.1 source
PDP chapter questions INEC's authority over candidate submissions.1 source
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The entities involved
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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Independent National Electoral Commission
election commission in Nigeria
Related events
- INEC rejected a petition filed by the PDP regarding a candidate in Ogun State.
- INEC managed general elections in Nigeria, leading to allegations that PDP candidates were omitted from the official list.
- INEC monitored the African Democratic Congress's NEC meeting on November 6, 2026.
- Professor Amupitan leads the presentation of the Independent National Electoral Commission's operational guidelines.
- INEC is urged to ensure credible elections in Nigeria.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- blueprint.ng
- thenationonlineng.net
- vanguardngr.com
- punchng.com
- nigerianeye.com
- naija247news.com
- tribuneonlineng.com
- thenationonlineng.net
- leadership.ng