Court Halts NDC Candidate Jonathan Akuns from Running in Plateau Governorship Race
Federal High Court in Jos issued an interim order on September 28, 2026 preventing Jonathan Akuns from presenting himself as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
In Brief
- •Federal High Court in Jos issued an interim order on September 28, 2026 preventing Jonathan Akuns from presenting himself as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
- •The order follows an ex‑parte application by Alfred Dapal, who claims he was the NDC’s nominee after the party’s September 15 nomination exercise in Dogon Karfe.
- •Justice S.T. Ishaya adjourned the case to October 5, 2026, while directing that Akuns not be announced or submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- •The court’s ruling does not decide the final candidate; it merely suspends Akuns’ candidacy pending the hearing.
Why It Matters
The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in resolving intra‑party disputes before national elections, potentially affecting the NDC’s campaign strategy and the broader electoral timetable in Plateau State. It also highlights the legal mechanisms available to aspirants who challenge party nomination processes, setting a precedent for similar cases across Nigeria.
Key Details
- Case Number
- FHC/J/CS/87/2026
- Order Date
- September 28, 2026
- Adjourned Hearing Date
- October 5, 2026
- Candidate Name
- Jonathan Akuns
- Party
- Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
- Election Year
- 2027
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