Inec cant disqualify candidates says court

A significant development in Nigeria's electoral process!

According to reports, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot disqualify candidates from participating in elections without a valid court order.

The court's decision was made in a suit filed by the African Action Congress (AAC) and its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who were challenging INEC's decision to disqualify Sowore from the 2023 presidential election.

The court held that INEC's power to disqualify candidates is limited to cases where a candidate has been convicted of a crime or has been found to be of unsound mind. In all other cases, INEC must obtain a valid court order to disqualify a candidate.

The court's ruling is seen as a major victory for democratic principles and the rights of political parties and candidates to participate in the electoral process. It is also a significant setback for INEC, which has been criticized in the past for its arbitrary and opaque decision-making processes.

The implications of this ruling are far-reaching, as it sets a precedent for future electoral disputes and ensures that INEC is held accountable for its actions. It also underscores the importance of the rule of law and the need for transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

What do you think about this development? Do you think it will improve the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process?