INEC Allegedly Denies NDC Access to Candidate Upload Portal Following Court Judgment

INEC Allegedly Denies NDC Access to Candidate Upload Portal Following Court Judgment

The political future of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has been thrown into uncertainty following allegations that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to release the candidate upload access code required for participation in upcoming elections.

According to reports, INEC’s action is linked to a recent court judgment that reportedly nullified the party’s legal status, effectively removing it from the list of recognized political parties in Nigeria.

Sources familiar with the matter claim that the electoral body is acting in compliance with the court’s ruling, which allegedly affirmed that the NDC no longer enjoys the rights and privileges accorded to registered political parties under Nigerian law.

The candidate upload access code is a crucial requirement for political parties seeking to submit the names and details of candidates for elections. Without it, a party cannot officially nominate candidates through INEC’s online portal, potentially excluding it from electoral contests.

The development has sparked reactions among political observers and supporters of the party, many of whom fear that the decision could significantly affect NDC’s chances of participating in future elections.

Legal experts note that unless the judgment is overturned on appeal or a higher court issues a stay of execution, government institutions and agencies, including INEC, may be compelled to comply with the ruling.

As of the time of filing this report, neither INEC nor NDC has released an official statement clarifying the situation.

The controversy is expected to generate further legal and political debates in the coming days as stakeholders await more details on the implications of the court ruling and the party’s next line of action.

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