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2027: Reps summon INEC chair, ADC alleges postponement plot

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What Punch reported

The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to brief it on preparations for the 2027 elections, amid concerns over insecurity and voter iss

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  1. Punch Nigeria 2027: Reps summon INEC chair, ADC alleges postponement plot The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to brief it on preparations for the 2027 elections, amid concerns over insecurity and voter iss 29 Oct · Tier 3

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