The Digest:
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition submitted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), presented by National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola to INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Zuru. The petition follows a peaceful protest led by Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who marched to INEC headquarters in Abuja. Protesters carried placards reading "Tinubu, let our Democracy breathe" and "I stand with ADC." INEC had suspended recognition of the ADC leadership following a Court of Appeal ruling.
Key Points:
- The ADC accuses INEC of siding with the APC to block its 2027 chances.
- A third faction loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu has backed INEC's decision.
- The Court of Appeal ordered all parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum.
- ADC demands the resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan.
- The leadership crisis now involves at least three factions.
