A Nigerian court has ordered the Accord Party to immediately recognise Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its sole presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 general election. The judicial directive mandates the party leadership to forward his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for uploading onto the official portal.
The legal development was detailed in a recent court ruling that resolves internal party contestations regarding the ticket. Under electoral guidelines, political parties must submit validly nominated candidates within stipulated regulatory windows to ensure portal access.
With the court order now directing compliance, the Accord Party is expected to update its records with INEC. Neither electoral commission officials nor party representatives have immediately announced an appeal, leaving the path clear for the implementation of the judgment ahead of preliminary campaign timelines.
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