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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cleared four political parties, including the APC, for the Ondo South senatorial bye-election. The Court of Appeal in Makurdi upheld the Agada-led APC executive in Benue State, voiding the caretaker committee. Prophet El-Buba announced his change of support from Peter Obi to Adebayo for 2027. Several other Nigerian political news are reported, including petitions and defections of lawmakers.

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