PDP Faction Denies Missing INEC Candidate Submission Deadline
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike has denied reports that it failed to submit its candidate nominations to INEC by the statutory deadline.
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The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has denied claims that it missed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline for submitting candidate nominations. The party affirmed it had uploaded the required candidate information in compliance with the electoral timetable.
According to Naija News, the Wike-aligned faction stated it met the INEC deadline, refuting reports suggesting non-compliance. The report noted the group had successfully uploaded the names of its candidates for the upcoming elections.
Vanguard News corroborated the denial, quoting party officials who rejected allegations that the PDP failed to submit the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates before the deadline. The party insisted it had fully complied with INEC’s requirements, maintaining that the claims of omission were unfounded.
The clarification emerged amid growing scrutiny over party compliance with the electoral calendar. While internal divisions within the PDP have raised questions about unity, both Naija News and Vanguard News report that the Wike-aligned bloc stands by its assertion of timely submission. No statement from INEC confirming or disputing the submission was included in the source material.