INEC APPEALS COURT JUDGMENT ON ELECTION TIMETABLE

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to overturn a Federal High Court judgment that nullified its timetable for party primaries and candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC filed a notice of appeal and a motion to stay execution of the ruling on Monday, May 25, insisting the lower court erred in law and jurisdiction. Last week, the Federal High Court in Abuja struck down INEC’s deadlines — including timelines for political parties to conduct primaries…

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