US EditionNigeria: INEC Plotting to Stop Us Ahead of 2027 Elections
The party says INEC’s refusal to accept correspondence and a May 10 deadline could bar it from fielding candidates, citing court proceedings and election rules.
- On Monday, the African Democratic Congress accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of deploying "administrative landmines" to block the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections, citing a May 10 submission deadline.
- The dispute stems from INEC's April 1 decision to stop accepting ADC correspondence pending a Federal High Court case, which the party argues contradicts its September 2025 records recognizing Senator David Mark as National Chairman.
- ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi stated the refusal places the party in an "impossible position," creating "artificial non-compliance" that prevents meeting the Electoral Act's mandatory 21-day notice period for activities.
- Youth leaders issued a 72-hour ultimatum to INEC on Monday, with Balarabe Rufai stating they will initiate "peaceful, and lawful civic action across all 36 states and the FCT" if the commission fails to comply.
- Supporters allege the ruling All Progressives Congress is orchestrating this crisis to prevent Peter Obi from running in 2027, claiming the scheme began after he left his former party in December 2025.
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Nigeria: INEC Plotting to Stop Us Ahead of 2027 Elections
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deploying deliberate administrative landmines to prevent it from fielding candidates in the coming general election.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of orchestrating what it described as “deliberate administrative landmines” aimed at preventing the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that INEC’s recent actions could effectively exclude it from parti…
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