Akwa Ibom APC Aspirants Sue Party and INEC Over Disqualification
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- •The lawsuit was filed on May 22, 2026, by multiple APC aspirants in Akwa Ibom State.
- •The aspirants claim their disqualification from the 2027 elections was unlawful and violated INEC regulations.
- •The All Progressives Congress is the ruling party in Akwa Ibom State preparing for the 2027 governorship elections.
- •INEC is responsible for overseeing candidate eligibility and election conduct in Nigeria.
- •The legal challenge could delay the finalization of APC candidates for the 2027 Akwa Ibom governorship race.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the court rules in favor of the APC aspirants the disqualified candidates could be reinstated, potentially reshaping the APC primary race and increasing competition within the party in Akwa Ibom.
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