According to the Youth Party, it did not bring a case before the Federal High Court against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The party denies approving a lawsuit against the electoral commission, which resulted in the invalidation of parts of the electoral schedule.
The complaint against the INEC has been rejected by the Youth Party’s national leadership, which maintains that the case was brought without the consent of its acknowledged leadership structures.
The party stated in a public disclaimer signed by Solomon Oyekunle that neither its National Working Committee (NWC) nor any other official party body had approved the Youth Party vs. INEC lawsuit or the ruling of Justice M. G. Umar.
The party said that the people behind the lawsuit acted on their own initiative without permission from the organization’s leadership and completely distanced themselves from the lawsuit, its processes, and the verdict that resulted from them.
For the 2027 general elections, the Youth Party reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to the INEC’s electoral norms and schedule.
It further stated that the party would not seek judicial intervention despite the short and difficult time frame. The party’s National Convention is set for May 23, 2026, while its primary is set for May 29, 2026.
The party also issued a warning that anyone who started or continued the case without permission would be held directly responsible.
The disclaimer raises the possibility of internal conflict in the lawsuit against INEC. It is interesting that the Youth Party’s lawsuit against INEC, which was filed on March 11, 2026, could go from start to finish without the party’s leadership’s knowledge or approval.
Undoubtedly, attorneys represented both the Youth Party and INEC in the lawsuit, the court exchanged documents, provided legal arguments, and set a date for the judgment.
At this point, any disclaimer made by the parties is merely to save face. Until it is overturned by a higher court, the court’s decision is the law.
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