The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of some of their candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections.
The dispute comes after INEC published its list of candidates for the forthcoming polls, with several party nominees reportedly absent. Among those previously reported missing are former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, the PDP’s governorship candidate in Gombe State, and Oladipupo Adebutu, the party’s candidate in Ogun State.
The omissions have raised concerns within the affected parties about their candidates’ participation in the elections and the procedures used to determine eligibility for inclusion on the final list.
The PDP has faced disputes over candidate selection in some states, while the circumstances surrounding individual omissions may differ. The NDC’s challenge also highlights the importance of transparency and compliance with electoral rules in the preparation and publication of candidates’ lists.
The affected parties are seeking clarification and appropriate remedies through the relevant electoral and legal channels. The outcome could determine whether the omitted candidates can be included before the election process advances further.
INEC’s position on the specific challenges will be important in establishing the reasons for the omissions and the available options for the affected parties.
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