10 Key Takeaways From The Supreme Court Ruling On Party Membership Registers

The Supreme Court, in its judgment on 24 September 2026, clarified important rules on political party membership registers and candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The ruling in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, outlining what political parties must do to nominate candidates in line with the law.
Here are 10 key takeaways from the judgment:
1. The Supreme Court restored four provisions of the Electoral Act.
The court restored Sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2), which deal with party membership registers and candidate nominations.
2. Only registered party members can participate in primaries.
Only memb...