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Court orders INEC to recognise Olawepo-Hashim as Accord’s 2027 presidential candidate
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The Electoral Act 2026 was cited in the ruling, specifically a section that the party allegedly violated by not submitting the candidate's name. The party had held a primary on May 30, which Olawepo-Hashim won unopposed.
A court ruling has been made regarding a presidential candidate. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is to be recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission. This decision comes after a suit was filed due to the party's refusal to submit his name. The party had held a primary on May 30, which Olawepo-Hashim won unopposed.
The ruling directs the party to forward his name for uploading on the nomination portal. Further details about the case are available.
The Electoral Act 2026 was cited in the ruling, specifically a section that the party allegedly violated by not submitting the candidate's name.
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Category: government Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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