INEC Remains Silent as Court Orders Restoration of Adebutu’s Name Within 24 Hours

Following a court order, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been silent on its decision to publish the name of Oladipupo Adebutu as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 Ogun governorship election. According to reports by Vanguard News, INEC has not issued an official statement regarding the Federal High Court’s judgment. The court had ruled that INEC had no authority to disqualify a candidate from an election unilaterally and ordered the reinstatement of Adebutu’s name. However, INEC claims it only learned about the ruling through social media, raising questions about transparency and the commission’s response time to court orders. This development comes at a critical time, as the 2027 elections are fast approaching and parties are gearing up for campaigns. The Nigerian public will be closely watching INEC’s reaction to this court order, and its impact on the electoral process.