A Federal High Court in Abuja orders the Accord Party and INEC to recognise and upload Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 general election. The court’s judgment, delivered by Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, directs the party to submit his name to INEC and directs INEC to accept the submission and upload it onto its nomination portal.
The outlets report that the case stems from a dispute over whether the Accord Party rejected or delayed his nomination after he emerged from its presidential process. Premium Times and other reports say the court also requires the Accord Party to recognise him as its sole presidential candidate and forward his name immediately. Nigerian Eye adds that the court references Section 86 of the Electoral Act 2026 and rejects claims by the party that no valid primary was held or that it was cancelled, citing evidence presented in court.
Overall, the coverage is consistent on the court’s core orders and the identity of the candidate, with emphasis varying on the legal basis cited and the details of the disputed primary.
