ADC Breaks Silence After INEC Withdraws Its Recognition, “They’re Under Pressure”
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for withdrawing recognition of the party’s leadership
- Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, criticised INEC’s interpretation of a Court of Appeal ruling as contradictory and questioned the commission’s impartiality
- ADC accused INEC of yielding to government pressure and said it was reviewing legal and political options to protect its leadership structure
FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its recent decision to withdraw recognition of the party’s leadership, accusing the electoral body of yielding to government pressure.
Recall that tension recently heightened within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the party’s leadership structure.
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The electoral body announced that the names of the National Working Committee earlier uploaded on its portal would be removed, in compliance with a directive of the Court of Appeal.
In a statement issued late on Wednesday, April 1, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, criticised INEC’s interpretation of a Court of Appeal ruling.
He, however, called it “contradictory” and questioned the impartiality of the commission.
ADC alleges government interference
Abdullahi said the development reflects growing unease within the government over the party’s rising influence.
He stated:
“We reject INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling. We knew that INEC was being pressured by a government that has become jittery from the ADC’s rising momentum even in the face of its relentless assault on all opposition parties.”
The statement accused INEC of siding against Nigerians and emphasised that the party is reviewing the situation before deciding its next course of action, Vanguard reported.
ADC vows to clarify contradictions
Speaking further, Abdullahi said:
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“The INEC press statement is full of contradictions that fly in the face of both facts and reason. We shall clarify these contradictions for all to see,” Abdullahi added, while affirming that the party remains committed to its members and supporters.
He called on ADC members and Nigerians to stay patient and “remain steadfast as they await further directives,” adding: “Nigeria is rising. ADC is rising.”
Next steps to be announced
While the party did not outline immediate actions, it reassured the public that it is actively considering legal and political options to challenge INEC’s decision and protect its leadership structure.
The controversy comes amid a tense political atmosphere, with the 2027 general elections approaching and opposition parties increasingly under scrutiny, Punch reported.
Atiku, Dino Melaye, others visit Kwankwaso
Previously, Legit.ng reported that former Vice President H.E. Atiku Abubakar, alongside prominent political figures including H.E. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Senator Dino Melaye, Alhaji Kashim Imam, and Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, visited the residence of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Abuja on Wednesday, April 1.
Kwankwaso described the visit as a moment of honour, saying he was delighted to receive “my dear brother, former Vice President, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, and his esteemed entourage at my residence in Abuja this afternoon.”
During the visit, Kwankwaso expressed gratitude to the Wazirin Adamawa for welcoming him warmly into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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