The Digest:
The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified its refusal to accept Labour Party nominations for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory area council elections, citing multiple pending lawsuits and the absence of a subsisting court order. INEC stated that the matter is sub judice and it will await judicial determination before acting, despite protests by LP members demanding access to upload candidate names.
- INEC says it cannot accept LP candidates for the FCT elections due to pending lawsuits
- The commission cited four active court cases filed by the party on the matter
- An interim court order directing INEC to upload LP names lapsed on December 23 and was not renewed
- INEC insists there is currently no subsisting court order for it to act upon
- LP members protested at INEC headquarters, claiming a valid order existed
- The commission noted that the Julius Abure-led faction conducted primaries despite a Supreme Court ruling against its legitimacy
- The FCT area council elections are scheduled for February 21, 2026
Sources: Premium Times
