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Nigeria: Omitted governorship candidates face uphill legal battle after INEC list

Former senator Shehu Sani asserts that candidates omitted from Nigeria's final INEC governorship list have little recourse, citing Supreme Court backing for the electoral body. The claim is an opinion on legal prospects, not a confirmed legal ruling. This matters as it signals potential political instability and legal disputes ahead of the 2026 governorship elections.

Premium Timesabout 14 hours agoNGengCredibility 11%View source

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