2027: PDP, NDC threaten legal action if INEC fails to enlist candidates Friday

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have threatened legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) if their omitted candidates are not included in the list for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This threat was made in exclusive interviews with The PUNCH by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Jungudo, and the NDC counterpart, Osa Director.

The threat comes after INEC's final list of candidates published on October 10, which excluded several influential politicians, including former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, and the PDP governorship candidate in Gombe State. The parties have until October 24 to file a notification with INEC if they believe their candidates were wrongfully omitted.

INEC had stated that political parties had 14 days from the date of publication to notify the commission. Both parties have contacted INEC regarding the issue, but as of now, there has been no response. If no resolution is reached within the 14-day window, the parties are prepared to explore legal remedies.