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INEC Extends Parties’ Candidate Submission Deadline by Three Days

INEC Extends Parties’ Candidate Submission Deadline by Three Days

Nigeria’s electoral commission extended by three days the deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 governorship and state assembly elections. The move, from August 8 to August 11, follows appeals from parties for additional time.

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INEC shifts candidates submission deadline by 3 days as Osun prepares for August 15 election