Court ruling praised for upholding electoral law over INEC guidelines
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have welcomed a Federal High Court judgment that nullified certain aspects of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. The court found that INEC overstepped its authority by shortening timelines set out in the Electoral Act through its administrative guidelines. Both IPAC and ADC described the ruling as a win for constitutional democracy and political participation. The judgment is expected to impact how parties prepare for the upcoming elections.
TLDR
- IPAC and ADC applauded a Federal High Court decision voiding parts of INEC’s election timetable.
- The court ruled that INEC cannot override the Electoral Act’s timelines with its own administrative guidelines.
- IPAC called the judgment a reaffirmation of constitutional supremacy and a safeguard for democracy.
- ADC said the ruling validated its concerns about restrictive timelines and would broaden political participation.
- The judgment is expected to influence party primaries, candidate nominations, and political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
