Lawan Vs Machina: Finally, INEC Reveals Its Stance On Eligible Candidate

Lawan Vs Machina: Finally, INEC Reveals Its Stance On Eligible Candidate


Lawan Vs Machina: Finally, INEC Reveals Its Stance On Eligible Candidate Ndoma  

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The independent electoral commission has finally given its submission over the controversial case of Ahmad Lawan and Bashir Machina for the Yobe North senatorial seat
– INEC said it only recognises the candidacy of the senate president, Ahamad Lawan who in the first instance did not participate in the APC senatorial primary polls
– According to the electoral, it does not have the power to reject a candidate as it is statutorily backed by law for INEC to work with the list submitted by the party
In what has become one of the most controversial electoral mixes in a build-up to the 2023 general election, Nigeria’s electoral has broken its silence on the alleged discriminatory stance against the candidates nominated by some political parties for the 2023 general elections,
Premium Times reported.
APC chairman finally reveals the true position of Ahmad Lawan over Yobe senatorial seat
Just before the closure of the submission of candidates list by political parties, the case of the APC primary poll for Yobe North senatorial seat was a centre of discussion involving incumbent Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Bashir Machina the supposed winner of the APC senatorial primary polls.
INEC said that the choice of candidate submitted by any political party is what the electoral body will accept in line with the provisions of the law.

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Photo: Ahmad Lawan, Bashir Machina
The antecedent of Lawan, Machina feud
Legit.ng recall that Lawan entered the presidential race alongside the like Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who eventually became the bannerman of the party.
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