# INEC duplicates candidate names across political parties

> INEC lists same candidates under multiple parties in Edo State election.
- Title: INEC duplicates candidate names across political parties
- Summary: INEC lists same candidates under multiple parties in Edo State election. INEC duplicated candidate names across political parties in Edo State's 2027 House…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916540-2027-inec-duplicates-names-of-candidates-across-some-political-parties.html
- Author: Agency Report
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:00:07+00:00
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## INEC duplicates candidate names
INEC lists same candidates under multiple political parties in Edo State's 2027 House of Assembly election.

> Our observation too, but that was what was sent from the headquarters, and we have drawn the attention of the appropriate quarters to it, awaiting their reply
## Two candidates duplicated
Ogbebor Samson Osemudiamen listed under Allied Peoples Movement and Peoples Democratic Party in Esan North East II.
## Second candidate duplicated
Usman William Idenobe listed under Allied Peoples Movement and Peoples Democratic Party in Etsako East.
## INEC response
INEC's Public Relations Officer acknowledged duplication but referred to headquarters for resolution.

> Our observation too, but that was what was sent from the headquarters, and we have drawn the attention of the appropriate quarters to it, awaiting their reply
## Gender imbalance
148 male candidates (90.24%) versus 16 female candidates (9.76%) in Edo State House of Assembly election.
## Female candidates by party
Social Democratic Party has four female candidates, Action Democratic Party has three, Labour Party has two.
## APC female candidate
Maria Edeko, aged 63, contests Esan North East II seat for second term.
## PDP female candidate
Uyigue Efosa, aged 61, contests Ovia North East I seat.
## NDC female candidate
Natasha Osawaru, aged 32, contests Egor seat for second term.
## SDP female candidates
Kemi Akerele in Akoko Edo I, Shirley Negbedion in Esan North East I, Imuetinyan Bright in Egor, Tracy Ogiemwanye in Ikpoba-Okha.
## ADP female candidates
Bukky Ayetan in Egor, Osarenkhoe Erhunmwunse in Ikpoba-Okha, Patience Edobor in Orhionmwon I.
## Women underrepresented
Women remain significantly underrepresented in Edo State House of Assembly election despite years of advocacy.
## Key takeaway

INEC duplicated candidate names across political parties in Edo State's 2027 House of Assembly election, raising questions about nomination validity.