Protests as INEC omits physically-challenged candidate’s name from list
Supporters of a physically-challenged NNPP candidate, Dr Christian Uwalaka, protest after INEC omitted his name from the list for the Abia HoR election. Read More: https://punchng.com/protests-as-inec-omits-physically-challenged-candidates-name-from-list/
Protests erupted after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to include Dr. Christian Uwalaka, a physically-challenged candidate from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, on the published list of candidates for the 2027 House of Representatives election in Abia State. Uwalaka's supporters, representing Concerned Citizens of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, threatened a peaceful demonstration until INEC addressed the "unexplained omission of Dr. Uwalaka’s name" from the 'Final List of Candidates' document.
The supporters claimed that Uwalaka had participated in the party's nomination process, submitted the necessary documents, and successfully secured the candidate slot for the NNPP. They emphasized that Uwalaka's case is not merely about personal political ambition but also about the broader issue of political participation by individuals with disabilities.
The supporters requested INEC to provide a clear explanation regarding the reason behind Uwalaka's omission, and called on various stakeholders to pay attention to the matter. They emphasized the need for transparency and an explanation of the process leading to Uwalaka's exclusion from the final list.
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