INEC denies altering NDC list, says candidates were party submissions

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that it altered the party's nominated candidates' list in some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue states. INEC stated that its records show that the disputed candidates were indeed listed on Form EC9E submitted to the commission, duly signed by the NDC National Chairman and National Secretary.

The commission emphasized that candidate nomination is the exclusive responsibility of political parties, and they have no legal authority to choose, insert, or substitute candidates for any party. INEC further distinguished its role in monitoring party primaries from the nomination process, stating that oversight of a primary does not grant them the power to impose a candidate on a political party.

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