A court has ordered INEC to reinstate Adebutu as the PDP governorship candidate for Ogun.
The Federal High Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to restore Ladi Adebutu as the candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship elections within 24 hours. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the commission lacked the power to unilaterally remove a validly nominated candidate's name.
- The Federal High Court issued a judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission to restore Ladi Adebutu as the candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship elections within 24 hours.
- Justice Peter Lifu held that Adebutu’s right to fair hearing was breached.
- Peter Lifu, a court justice, held that INEC lacked power to unilaterally remove a validly nominated candidate's name.
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