
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify allegations regarding the issuance of the Candidates’ Access Code for the 2027 general elections to a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). HURIWA cautioned INEC against actions that could jeopardize the electoral process and emphasized the importance of adhering to court procedures.
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