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Winning a party primary is an important step towards contesting an election, but it does not necessarily guarantee a place on the ballot. Political parties must also meet the requirements set out in electoral laws.

The exclusion of some candidates from INEC's final list for the 2027 elections has raised questions about the responsibilities of political parties, the powers of the electoral commission, and the legal options available to affected candidates.

Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine whether a candidate who wins a party primary can still be excluded from an election because of a political party's failure to meet electoral requirements, and where responsibility should lie when such a situation arises.