Omitted candidates: INEC upholds 41 of governorship petitions, rejects 28
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld 41 of the 69 petitions filed against the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 general election, while rejecting 28.
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Omitted candidates: INEC upholds 41 of governorship petitions, rejects 28. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld 41 of the 69 petitions filed against the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 general election, while rejecting 28. Covered by 1 publications. Vanguard: Omitted candidates: INEC upholds 41 of governorship petitions, rejects 28.
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- Vanguard Nigeria Omitted candidates: INEC upholds 41 of governorship petitions, rejects 28 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld 41 of the 69 petitions filed against the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 general election, while rejecting 28. 19 h ago · Tier 3
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