The Independent National Electoral Commission cleared seven candidates from different political parties to participate in the election.
The stakeholders made the call on Tuesday in Lokoja at a roundtable organised by the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja.
“We must never sacrifice our sacred institutions on the altar of politics. Nations rise when institutions are stronger than individuals,” said Mr Obi.
“I implore you to shun all forms of undue influence and uphold the ideals and regulations of both the NYSC scheme and the Independent National Electoral Commission,” he said.
Some political analysts have advocated reforms to the security architecture to address insecurity and fast-track the consolidation of Nigeria’s nascent democracy.
The commission has also fixed June 16 and June 25 for political parties to conduct primary elections for the restored constituencies, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Rambi Ayala says Nigeria’s democracy has reached a significant milestone, given the achievements of successive civilian administrations over the last 27 years.
Mr Ekpemupolo noted that the ongoing impasse arose from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s failure to complete the delineation of wards in the constituency.
Mr Tijani, in the originating summons filed on June 4, named Ms Kingibe, ADC, and INEC as the first to third defendants, respectively, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1170/2026.
He said that adherence to electoral laws and internal party regulations was essential for strengthening democracy and ensuring credible elections.
