The court’s verdict emanated from Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/720/2026, filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against INEC.
The group accused party officials of violating accreditation rules, sidelining agents, and abandoning lawful voting procedures.
The All Progressives Congress has declared Jamilu Gwamna as its governorship flag bearer ahead of the 2027 elections.
Paul Masiyer, APC aspirant for the Mangu/Bokkos federal constituency, rejected the results of the constituency’s primaries.
The INEC chairman urged political parties not to see the draft regulations as a restriction, but as a safeguard.
Mr Utomi said controversies surrounding the act must be resolved before the general elections to encourage wider participation.
Mr Abdullahi urged members who had registered on the party’s previous platform to also revalidate their membership on the new digital portal.
The group stressed that the clause could have potential social and security implications.
