Independent National Electoral Commission.
election commission in Nigeria
SDP Seeks Appeal Court Stay on Osun Candidate
The Social Democratic Party has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stay the execution of a Federal High Court ruling that recognised Olaitan Salawu-Adeniyi as its 2026 Osun governorship candidate and to restrain INEC from implementing the decision while the appeal is determined, arguing the High Court’s order enforced a Court of Appeal ruling already set aside by the Supreme Court. The SDP maintains the matter centers on which faction can field a candidate and contends the June 24 judgment contradicts the Supreme Court’s May 22 ruling, effectively reviving a voided decision and undermining the appeal process.
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About Independent National Electoral Commission
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the federal electoral management body responsible for organising and supervising elections in Nigeria. Its constitutional responsibilities include elections for the offices of President, vice-president, state governors and deputy governors, as well as elections to the National Assembly and state houses of assembly. INEC also registers and monitors political parties and maintains the national register of voters.
Everything about Independent National Electoral Commission →- Country
- Nigeria
- Inception
- 1998