The [Nigeria Democratic Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Democratic_Congress) (NDC) and the [Action Democratic Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Democratic_Party_(Nigeria)) (ADP) have each confirmed that they satisfied the [Independent National Electoral Commission](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_National_Electoral_Commission_(Nigeria)) (INEC) deadline of 24 October for filing corrections to the names of candidates omitted from the commission’s published candidate roster for the forthcoming elections.
Key points: INEC set a firm 24 October cut‑off for parties to report any missing candidate names. The NDC’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, replied “Yes, we did” when asked whether the party had met the deadline. The ADP’s National Chairman, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, similarly confirmed “We did. Thanks a lot.” Both statements indicate that the parties have complied with the statutory requirement.
**What deadline did INEC set?**
INEC required all political parties to submit a revised list of candidates by 24 October, allowing the commission to update its official register before the finalisation of ballot papers. Failure to meet the deadline could result in the exclusion of uncorrected candidates from the election.
**How did the NDC confirm its compliance?**
When Vanguard contacted the party for verification, Osa Director, the NDC’s National Publicity Secretary, gave a brief affirmation, stating simply, “Yes, we did.” No further details on the number of corrections were disclosed.
**How did the ADP confirm its compliance?**
Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, the ADP’s National Chairman, told Vanguard Sunday that the party had also met the deadline, adding, “We did. Thanks a lot.” His comment echoed the NDC’s concise acknowledgment.
The deadline exercise is part of INEC’s routine to ensure that the candidate list submitted by each party is accurate and reflects all individuals contesting the election. By meeting the cut‑off, both the NDC and ADP avoid potential disputes over candidate eligibility and help the commission proceed with the preparation of official ballot papers.
In summary, the two parties have publicly confirmed adherence to INEC’s 24 October requirement, thereby securing the inclusion of their corrected candidate lists in the official electoral register.