{
  "id": 4500075,
  "title": "2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing its candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/2027-ndc-accuses-inec-of-replacing-its-candidates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T19:13:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/2027-ndc-accuses-inec-of-replacing-its-candidates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately removing its officially nominated candidates for the 2027 general elections and replacing them with unauthorized individuals. NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, expressed his condemnation of the action, stating that the electoral body's move was aimed at sabotaging the party and causing widespread disaffection among its supporters. The NDC highlighted the issue in Anambra State, where nine candidates, not authorized by the party, were listed as candidates. The party called upon the INEC Chairman to immediately initiate an investigation into the matter and extend it to other states, such as Benue and Imo, where similar discrepancies were reported. Zuwoghe alleged that the electoral commission's upload process was used for blackmail and intimidation purposes. The NDC clarified that their leaders did not authorize the uploading of these unauthorized names, as they were submitted after the primary elections and appeals process, which were overseen by the party's leadership. Sen. Zuwoghe emphasized that the party would take immediate legal action to rectify the situation and assured supporters that the published individuals do not represent the party.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of systematically removing its legitimately nominated candidates for the 2027 general elections and replacing them with unauthorized individuals. Reacting to the list of candidates for the State Houses of Assembly elections published by INEC on Sunday, NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ex-igps-name-missing-as-inec-releases-list-of-nasarawa-govship",
        "published": "2026-08-29T21:02:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Morning recap: Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records –Tinubu, INEC unveils 2027 gov candidates, other top stories",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/morning-recap-four-reasons-us-shouldnt-release-my-fbi-records-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-08-30T06:58:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: INEC releases details of governorship candidates (See list)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/2027-inec-releases-details-of-governorship-candidates-see-list",
        "published": "2026-08-30T08:50:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}