The Supreme Court’s recent ruling restoring key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 has prompted the Peoples Democratic Party, the Allied People’s Movement and the Labour Party to confirm that they have complied with the law in the conduct of their primaries and membership registration.
In statements released after the judgment, the parties’ National Publicity Secretaries – Jungudo Mohammed of the PDP, Abubakar Yusuf of the APM and Ken (surname not provided) of the Labour Party – said they had followed all relevant provisions of the Act in organising internal elections and registering party members.
The ruling, which reinstated several clauses that had previously been struck down, is seen as a significant step in ensuring that party processes meet the standards set out in the 2026 Electoral Act. By affirming compliance, the parties aim to reassure voters and election officials that their candidate selection procedures are lawful and transparent.
While the parties did not detail specific steps taken, they emphasised that the restored provisions would help maintain the integrity of the upcoming electoral cycle and safeguard the candidacy of all registered candidates.
These statements come as Nigeria’s political landscape prepares for the next general elections, with parties keen to demonstrate adherence to the legal framework governing political participation.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
