Court cancels INEC deadline, allows parties to file

The Supreme Court of Nigeria set aside the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline that had required political parties to submit their candidates’ lists for the 2023 elections. The court ruled that the deadline was unlawful and ordered INC to accept filings submitted after the original cut‑off, giving parties additional time to lodge their nominations. This decision aimed to ensure that all parties could participate fully in the upcoming elections. Views Nigeria