Supreme Court Judgement: Parties that violate membership register rule won’t field candidates – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that political parties that violate the membership register rule will not be allowed to field candidates in elections. This position follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the constitutionality of Sections 77(5), 77(6) and 77(7) of the Electoral Act 2026. INEC's announcement clarifies the consequences for parties that fail to comply with the legal requirements regarding membership registers.

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