INEC Bars Buhari's Ex-Minister From 2027 Governorship Race

Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, has reportedly excluded Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy under President Buhari, from the upcoming 2027 governorship contest. This move signals a rigorous pre-election screening process. The decision will undoubtedly reshape political dynamics as parties strategize for the next election cycle.