A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key provisions in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC)Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, ruling that the electoral umpire lacks the powers to abridge timelines expressly provided under the 2026 Electoral Act. Justice M.G. Umar in judgement delivered yesterday but a certified true copy sighted today, the court held that INEC cannot lawfully impose deadlines or timelines that are inconsistent with statutory provisions governing party primaries, submission of candidates’ particulars, withdrawal and…
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