INEC said in a statement on X on Friday that Mr Festus' restoration 'followed a ruling of the Court of Appeal.'
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INEC said in a statement on X on Friday that Mr Festus’ restoration “followed a ruling of the Court of Appeal.” “In obedience to the court order, the Commission has restored Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus, whose name was first published as the Labour Party candidate for the 2024 Ondo State Governorship election and uploaded same to our website for public information,” the commission explained.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
Mr Nwite, therefore, ordered INEC to accept the nominations of Messrs Ebiseni and Awude and publish their names as the LP candidates for the Ondo State governorship election. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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