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Accord Party challenges INEC over 2027 presidential candidate exclusion
The Accord Party is challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the exclusion of its consensus presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, from the 2027 election list.
Party officials, including Lagos State Chairman Dele Oladeji, stated that Olawepo-Hashim met all necessary requirements, including the payment of nomination fees. The party expressed confusion regarding why the candidate was not captured in the INEC publication and maintains that he remains their legitimate nominee.
Dr Olawepo-Hashim has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to contest the decision. He asserted that INEC's administrative actions do not have finality over political party disputes and that the judiciary is responsible for ensuring legitimate political rights are protected.
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Accord Party · Dele Oladeji · Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim · Federal High Court · Independent National Electoral Commission
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has filed a case with the Federal High Court in Abuja regarding his exclusion. blueprint.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Accord Party claims the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) excluded its presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, from the 2027 list. phenomenal.com.ng · realnewsmagazine.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dele Oladeji stated that Olawepo-Hashim met all requirements, including the payment of nomination fees, to become the party's consensus candidate. phenomenal.com.ng · realnewsmagazine.net