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Nigerian Court Nullifies INEC Deadline for 2027 Primaries and Candidate Nominations

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•The court ruling was delivered on May 21, 2026, by Justice Umar.
•The court set aside INEC's timetable for party primaries, candidate replacement, and related deadlines.
•Political parties such as the IPAC and ADC publicly welcomed the court's decision.
•The ruling provides relief to defecting politicians by removing strict deadlines ahead of the 2027 polls.
•INEC had previously established deadlines for parties to complete primaries and submit candidates, which are now vacated.

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▸If INEC revises and issues a new, legally compliant timetable political parties will have clearer guidance on election preparations, reducing uncertainty for candidates and voters.

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A Nigerian court has officially nullified the Independent National Electoral Commission's deadlines for political parties to conduct primaries and submit candidate nominations for the 2027 elections. This ruling affects the electoral process nationwide, potentially delaying candidate selection and altering the preparation timeline for political parties. The decision challenges INEC's authority over election scheduling and creates uncertainty about the next steps in Nigeria's electoral calendar.