Mr Onovo said, “We have lost another opportunity to restore confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.”
“This rejection is most shameful and unfortunate, attracting condemnation from all democratic-minded persons,” said PDP.
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The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has fixed March 28 and March 29 for the party’s national convention in Abuja.
Mr Amupitan said the commission was mindful of the need to maintain the sanctity of the constitution, the Electoral Act, and the guidelines.
Governorship primaries in Osun are scheduled to take place between November 24 and December 15.
The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled October 17, 2026, for the local government area election.
The proposed amendment also seeks to mandate conclusion of all election litigation before the May 29, 2027, handover date.
Mr Ojo’s disqualification came weeks after another aspirant, Olajumoke Olawuni, was dropped from the race.
Mr Olumekun said the decision was in line with INEC policy as the commission approached major off-cycle area council elections in the territory.
INEC drew the attention of all political parties in Nigeria to the situation at its last quarterly consultative meeting.
