AA presidential aspirant takes INEC to court over 2027 listing
Faduri, an aspirant for the African Action Congress presidential nomination, says he has gone to court after Nigeria’s electoral commission listed Rufai Omo-Aje as the party’s candidate. Premium Times reported that he is seeking an order compelling INEC to recognise his candidacy for the 2027 election.
An African Action Congress presidential aspirant, Faduri, has challenged Nigeria’s electoral commission in court over the party’s candidate listing for the 2027 election, Premium Times reported. Faduri criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission for listing Rufai Omo-Aje as the African Action Congress candidate. He says the commission should instead recognise his candidacy.
According to the report, the court case seeks to compel INEC to acknowledge Faduri as the party’s candidate. The supplied material does not state the court where the case was filed, the date of the filing or the legal grounds relied upon. It also does not include a response from INEC, Omo-Aje or the African Action Congress.
No information was provided on whether the court has issued an interim order or scheduled a hearing. The dispute concerns the party’s representation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The available report does not establish which aspirant will ultimately appear on the ballot or when the court may rule.
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