May 26, 2026
…says umpire can’t shorten 90-day period for substitution of candidates
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to amend the timetable it issued for the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, directed that the timetable and schedule of activities for the elections be amended to comply with Sections 29(1) and 31 of the Electoral Act 2026.
