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INEC denies altering NDC list, says candidates were party submissions
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Allegations were made by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, claiming that nominated candidates were removed and replaced with unauthorised names in some State House of Assembly constituencies. The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations of altering a party's list of candidates.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations of altering a party's list of candidates. Allegations were made by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, claiming that nominated candidates were removed and replaced with unauthorised names in some State House of Assembly constituencies.
The affected constituencies are located in Anambra and Benue states. According to INEC, its records indicate that the disputed candidates were submitted by the party itself.
Further details on this matter are available, including information from INEC's records that show the party's submissions.
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