The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a Federal High Court judgment that voided aspects of its guidelines for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The electoral commission is also seeking an order staying the execution of the judgment delivered on May 20, 2026, pending the determination of its appeal.

Ahead of the 2027 general election, political parties have received relief after the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timeline that the Independent National Electoral…

INEC announced on Thursday that it will appeal against a Federal High Court judgment challenging its statutory power to fix timetables for...