Breaking: ADC Dares INEC After Amupitan’s Warning, Details Emerge
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to proceed with its convention despite INEC's warning
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman warned ADC against violating court orders with its congresses and convention
- ADC insists its right to organise is constitutionally guaranteed and criticises INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan's interpretation
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to proceed with its planned convention ahead of the 2027 elections.
Legit.ng reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, warned the ADC against proceeding with its congresses and convention.
Amupitan warned that proceeding with the convention could violate existing court orders.
ADC rejected Amupitan’s claim that the commission is acting within the confines of a “multi-party constitutional order”.
The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC has demonstrated its commitment to conducting its processes in strict accordance with its constitution and the Electoral Act.
This was contained in a statement issued via his X handle @BolajiADC on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Abdullahi said Amupitan’s warning “amounts to speculation and cannot serve as a legal basis to restrict lawful party activities.”
“The ADC reiterates that its right to organize congresses and hold its national convention is constitutionally guaranteed and has not been lawfully suspended by any court. The interpretation advanced by the INEC Chairman stretches judicial directives beyond their meaning and risks setting a dangerous precedent where regulatory caution becomes a tool for democratic suppression.”
Nigerians react as ADC dares INEC
@vmesole
Bolaji's interpretation of "status quo ante bellum " shows that ADC is shooting itself & want to keep shifting blame to APC. It is not too late for you people to negotiate with Nafiu Bala or decamp.
@omoafe
Based on the documents from this post, Justice Nwite in Sept 2025 refused Nafiu Bala's demand to declare him the National Chairman, instead he asked David Mark to come and prove to him that Nafiu is wrong.... That seems like a reasonable judgement.
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@sadiq_78564
ADC should face reality in solving and correcting its own political miscalculations. Blaming INEC, President Tununbu, or APC are unviable options, as evidence of legal lacunae in the set foundation of ADC leadership scheme is obvious. Mostly in politics, one is the author of one's own fate.
@ada_lionx
When a government starts looking for ways to weaken opposition instead of proving its performance, you already know the game is up. You can’t silence hardship, you can’t hide reality, and you definitely can’t bully your way into legitimacy. Nigerians are watching.
@AfricanAdc66857
INEC’s position appears more aligned with political interests than with the impartial application of law, raising serious questions about its commitment to fairness and equity in Nigeria’s electoral system.
ADC factional chairman raises fresh allegation
Recall that Nafiu Bala rejected claims that he resigned as ADC's deputy national chairman, insisting the document showing his resignation was forged.
Bala said he resumed office as acting national chairman in line with the party constitution following the resignation of former leaders.
Recall that David Mark challenged Bala’s position in court, but the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal and upheld Bala’s authority.
ADC: What happened hours after Kwankwaso’s defection
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the ADC confirmed a sharp increase in online registrations within 24 hours following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection to the party.
The ADC officials said Kwankwaso directed his nationwide supporters to join the ADC, a move that immediately translated into heightened digital traffic.
The defection was formally witnessed by senior party leaders and prominent political figures.
Source: Legit.ng
