The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process and discourage participation. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said a leaked memo suggesting INEC may require already registered voters to revalidate their details must be confirmed, and if true, "must be rejected outright as a recipe for chaos." The party warned that imposing new barriers so close to elections could worsen voter apathy and affect credibility.
Key Points:
- ADC demands INEC clarify the authenticity of a leaked memo on voter revalidation.
- The party warns that the exercise could discourage voter participation and worsen apathy.
- Abdullahi questioned whether citizens unable to travel to designated centres would lose voting rights.
- ADC alleges confusion could favor the ruling party and urged INEC to avoid perceptions of bias.
- The party called for transparency and warned against "last-minute administrative experiments."
As INEC prepares for the 2027 elections, the ADC's concerns highlight the delicate balance between updating the voter register and ensuring that administrative changes do not inadvertently disenfranchise citizens.
Sources: Daily Post
