The Digest:
The African Democratic Congress has declared that it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite the Independent National Electoral Commission's position on its internal leadership dispute. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the party had given INEC 21 days' notice, which was accepted, and will continue regardless of whether the electoral body monitors the events. He also warned of a "plan to make President Bola Tinubu the only candidate on the ballot in 2027," dismissing claims that this is a conspiracy theory.
Key Points:
- ADC insists it will hold congresses and conventions despite INEC's stance.
- The party gave INEC 21 days' notice, which was accepted.
- Abdullahi alleged a plot to make Tinubu the only candidate in 2027.
- He criticized INEC's proposed voter revalidation exercise as "plain anarchy."
- INEC had earlier said it would not recognize ADC factions due to a leadership dispute.
As ADC defies INEC and presses ahead with its party activities, the standoff highlights the deepening rift between the opposition party and the electoral commission ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sources: Daily Trust
