The Digest:
The battle for democracy intensifies as erstwhile Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, accuses INEC of deliberately frustrating opposition efforts to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 elections. Appearing on Channels Television, Amaechi alleged the electoral body is impeding new party registrations, as reported by Daily Post.
Key Points:
- Rotimi Amaechi accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of frustrating opposition parties.
- He alleged that INEC is deliberately delaying the registration of opposition political parties for the 2027 elections.
- Amaechi, who heads a committee for the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA), stated ADA's registration is being held up.
- He claimed the "political space is closed" for the benefit of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Amaechi criticized the INEC chairman, accusing him of being "not ashamed" and organizing the "worst election" after Maurice Iwu.
- He mentioned that some other parties had their registration ignored, leading to their office rents expiring.
- The coalition, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aims to mobilize Nigerians to vote and prevent election rigging.
Sources: Daily Post, Channels Television
