BREAKING: INEC appeals judgment nullifying election guidelines

Naijaonpoint_ng | 26-05-2026 08:17am |

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially filed an appeal against a recent ruling by the federal high court in Abuja, which invalidated the timelines set for party primaries and candidate nominations. On April 25, the commission submitted a notice of appeal along with a motion seeking a stay of execution of the court's decision. This legal action comes in response to concerns regarding the implications of the court's ruling on the electoral process. INEC aims to ensure that the established guidelines for the upcoming elections remain in effect while the appeal is being considered.

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