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Kano: NDC candidates petition INEC over court‑affirmed nominations

Updated 08:17 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:20 WAT · 2 outlets reporting

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Five Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidates in Kano have written to INEC urging the commission to honour existing court rulings that validate their candidacies for the 2027 elections. The petition stresses that two of the candidates were lawfully affirmed by the judiciary and should not be removed from the ballot. The NDC hopes the appeal will prevent undue interference and preserve the party’s full slate of contenders.

What we know

  • Five NDC candidates from Kano submitted a petition to INEC
  • They cite court judgments that confirm two of their candidacies
  • The appeal is ahead of the 2027 general elections
  • The request seeks to block any pressure to exclude the candidates

Why it matters: Upholding judicial decisions in the electoral process safeguards fair competition and ensures voters in Kano have a complete choice of candidates.

Sources

  1. Kano NDC candidates urge INEC to respect court judgments – Daily Post,
  2. Kano NDC Candidates Petition INEC Over Omitted Candidates – Naija News,

Updates

  • – Story published – 2 outlets

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