The Digest:
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC of laying "deliberate administrative landmines" to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections. The party said INEC's refusal to receive correspondence pending a court ruling conflicts with the Electoral Act's May 10 submission deadline. ADC youths have given INEC 72 hours to recognise the David Mark-led leadership or face nationwide protests. Meanwhile, Peter Obi's camp alleged a coordinated APC plot to keep him off the ballot, a claim the ruling party denied.
Key Points:
- INEC's May 10 deadline creates an impossible timeline for ADC compliance.
- The commission previously recognised David Mark's leadership before reversing its position.
- ADC youths threaten to occupy INEC offices nationwide within 72 hours.
- Peter Obi alleges APC is trying to deny him ballot access in 2027.
- CISLAC warns INEC's actions could trigger democratic backsliding.
