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APC asks INEC to bar parties over membership register breach

The APC has asked INEC to bar parties that fail to submit their membership register from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections, citing a Supreme Court Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-asks-inec-to-bar-parties-over-membership-register-breach/

APC asks INEC to bar parties over membership register breach

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prevent any political parties from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections if they fail to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, according to a letter dated October 9. The letter was signed by APC's National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru.

The request comes in response to the Supreme Court's judgment in INEC v Zenith Labour Party on September 24. The letter urges INEC to verify the submission of digital membership registers at least 21 days prior to party primaries, congresses, and conventions, and to enforce the legal consequences of non-compliance.

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