Political Parties Send Strong Message to INEC After Major Court Judgment

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The Coalition of United Political Parties has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to comply with the ruling delivered by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court on Thursday, which nullified its deadline for political parties.

CUPP stated that the judgment has significantly altered the electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The coalition of political parties called on INEC to immediately comply with the court ruling by revising its timetable to align with the judgment.

CUPP said in a statement signed by its Acting National Chairman, Peter Ameh, that, “The court’s decisions have broadened the democratic framework by providing political parties with increased flexibility in managing their internal matters.”

Key aspects of the ruling include allowing politicians who lost party primaries to defect to another party and still be validly substituted as candidates, the cancellation of the 21-day party registration requirement, exemption of substitution primaries from strict Electoral Act deadlines, and confirmation that INEC cannot impose specific dates for internal party activities or unilaterally shorten submission and publication periods.

Ameh stated, “We commend the Federal High Court for this forward-thinking and constitutionally aligned ruling. INEC must promptly comply with this decision and adjust its timetable accordingly.

“Any move to appeal this ruling will only lead to unnecessary confusion, diminish public trust, and compromise the integrity of the 2027 general elections.”

Chief Ameh further disclosed that 14 political parties have agreed to announce extended election timetables to accommodate new defectors and ensure a more inclusive nomination process in line with the court ruling.

The parties also maintained that the judgment strengthens internal democracy, promotes party independence and protects the rights of aspirants and candidates.

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