The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) extends the deadline for political parties to submit nominations for upcoming state elections to 11 August. INEC announces the change in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Mohammed Haruna, an INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information Voter Education Committee.
Premium Times reports that the extension is linked to requests from political parties for additional time to complete nomination-related processes. Both outlets describe the revised deadline as part of INEC’s ongoing preparations for the state elections, without providing further details on specific procedural changes. The coverage largely converges on the same decision and date, while emphasizing different supporting context: one outlet focuses on the announcement details, and the other highlights parties’ appeals for more time.
