AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Courts vs. Election Timetables: Nigeria’s INEC has appealed to the Court of Appeal to overturn a Federal High Court ruling that struck down parts of the 2027 election guidelines, and it’s asking the court to pause the ruling while the case is heard—an immediate test of who controls the calendar for primaries and candidate submissions. Party Primaries Fallout: Opposition figures are attacking APC primary vote totals, with Atiku calling the reported 10+ million figures “fabricated,” while INEC insists its process is intact. Local Voting Pressure Points: Punjab’s municipal elections are underway with low early turnout (about 13.5% by 10am) and thousands of candidates, while Faridkot saw a public clash over allegations of using an Army bus to move voters. Global Political Tension: Turkey’s opposition CHP faced a police raid on its headquarters after a court fight over party leadership, escalating fears of tightening control ahead of major elections. Regional Governance: Libya finally held delayed municipal voting in seven northwest towns after security disruptions.
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