The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately attempting to exclude it from participating in the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that INEC is creating “administrative landmines” that could prevent it from fielding candidates.
At the centre of the dispute is INEC’s decision to stop accepting correspondence from the party pending the outcome of a case before the Federal High Court.
While the commission describes the move as procedural, the ADC argues it could make it impossible for the party to meet key legal deadlines.
According to the party, the Electoral Act 2026 sets strict timelines, including a 21-day notice period for political activities and a May 10 deadline for submissions.
The ADC insists that INEC’s refusal to engage effectively blocks it from complying with these requirements.
The party also pointed to past interactions with INEC, claiming the commission had previously recognised its leadership and monitored its internal processes, including its National Executive Committee meeting that produced new party officials.
Describing the situation as a calculated attempt to force “artificial non-compliance,” the ADC warned that such actions could be used as grounds to disqualify it from the 2027 general elections.
The party has called on INEC to reverse its position and resume normal engagement, warning that the development poses a serious threat to democratic fairness and political inclusion ahead of the 2027 polls.
