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2027: Ekiti NDC Protests Removal Of Senatorial Candidates From INEC’s List
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Donatus Anichukwueze , as published by Channels Television
· September 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Protesters demanded that the candidates' names be restored to the list. A political party's candidates were excluded from a final list.
A political party's candidates were excluded from a final list. The party had held a primary election and the candidates were initially recognized. Protesters demanded that the candidates' names be restored to the list. They were led by party members and supporters. The candidates in question were for two senatorial districts.
Further details about the protest and the party's concerns are available. The issue at hand is the exclusion of the party's candidates from the list of candidates for upcoming elections.
The party's primary election was held on a specific date and the candidates emerged from that process.
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Published: September 14, 2026 ·
Source: Channels Television ·
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