The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has said it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, confirming that the faction has already nominated candidates for 471 elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election.

INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, told newsmen that the commission granted the Mark-led faction access to its nomination portal, following the Supreme Court judgment affirming its leadership, saying that the rival faction had no legal basis to submit candidates.

However, the ADC called for the investigation and prosecution of its factional leader, Nafiu Gombe, following INEC’s clarification that claims that Gombe uploaded the party’s candidates for the 2027 general election through the commission’s nomination portal were false.

ADC also welcomed the commission’s position and accused Bala of attempting to mislead Nigerians.

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