Party Warns of Possible Exclusion, Cites Communication Breakdown
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern that recent actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could hinder the party’s participation in the 2027 general elections.
The party warned that the electoral body’s refusal to receive its correspondence may ultimately prevent it from fielding candidates in the polls.
According to the ADC, INEC’s decision not to accept its communications has made it difficult to fulfill key legal obligations, including required notice periods and submission of documents ahead of a May 10 deadline.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that existing records show INEC had previously engaged with and recognized its leadership, making the Commission’s current position inconsistent.
The ADC said it was compelled to draw public attention to what it described as a troubling development, noting that it possesses documentary evidence—including certified INEC records, attendance logs, monitoring reports, and extracts from the Commission’s sworn affidavit—which it claims establish a consistent account of events.
The party further stated that INEC had been formally notified of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025, which the Commission attended in an official capacity. It added that INEC subsequently updated its records to reflect a new leadership structure, with Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.
Describing these as verifiable facts contained in INEC’s own records, the ADC said it was contradictory for the Commission to decline all correspondence from the party pending the outcome of a case before the Federal High Court.