Politics

ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Removal After Abuja Protest

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1 month ago

April 8, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its standoff with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following a high-profile protest in Abuja on Tuesday that drew several prominent political figures.

Leading the demonstration were the party’s National Chairman, David Mark; National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Peter Obi; Rotimi Amaechi; and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

In a symbolic gesture, protesters opened the rally by singing Nigeria’s former national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” before marching to INEC headquarters, where they submitted a formal petition.

In the letter dated April 8, 2026, the ADC called for the immediate resignation or removal of the INEC chairman, Joseph Amupitan, accusing him of misconduct and abuse of office.

“The credibility of the Commission is now at stake,” the party stated, framing its demand as necessary to protect institutional integrity.
The party alleged that INEC, under Amupitan’s leadership, had abandoned neutrality.

“The Commission’s actions suggest alignment with factional interests, undermining public trust in the electoral process,” the letter read.

The ADC also faulted the INEC chairman for publicly interpreting court rulings, arguing that such actions violate the principle of separation of powers.

“Only the judiciary has the authority to interpret its judgments. Any attempt by INEC to do so constitutes a constitutional breach,” the party said.

Placing the dispute in a broader context, the ADC warned that interference in party affairs could weaken Nigeria’s democratic framework.

“This is not just improper, it is dangerous to democratic pluralism,” the letter emphasised.
The party rejected claims by rival figures to its leadership, describing such moves as inconsistent and legally untenable.

“Those making such claims had previously participated in processes that dissolved the former leadership,” the ADC noted.

To reinforce its position, the ADC outlined a detailed timeline of internal decisions in 2025, including NEC and NWC meetings attended by INEC officials.

“These processes were duly documented, communicated, and acknowledged by INEC itself,” the party stated, adding that its leadership structure had been reflected on the Commission’s official portal.

The party warned that failure to act on its demands would lead to further escalation.
“We will pursue judicial remedies and broader civic action if necessary,” the letter concluded.

The development signals a deepening crisis between the ADC and INEC, with potential implications for Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of future polls.

Observers say the confrontation could test the resilience of democratic institutions and the perceived independence of the electoral body.

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APC Clears Wike Loyalists, Disqualifies All Fubara-aligned Aspirants For State Assembly

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

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Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the list of cleared and disqualified aspirants ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections.

According to the list, 33 aspirants were cleared to participate in the primaries, while 65 others were not cleared.

Notably, all 32 aspirants believed to be aligned with the camp of Governor Siminalayi Fubara were disqualified from the exercise.

In contrast, incumbent members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, were cleared.

In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chibike Ikenga, members who purchased the House of Assembly Expression of Interest and Nomination forms were advised to verify their status on the notice board at the party’s state secretariat located at No. 268B Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

Ikenga further stated that appeals arising from the screening outcome should be submitted through the party secretariat.

He added that the appeal process is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 12, by 10 a.m. at the party secretariat.

Meanwhile, in a report released by the screening committee, it listed several reasons for the disqualification of affected aspirants.

Among the reasons are: “Nominations by persons who are not financially up to date members of the Party, contrary to Article 9.3 of the Party Constitution, inducement and attempted bribery of Committee members, submission of unsworn affidavits, failure to present voters cards, failure to present Party membership slips or cards, conflicting dates of birth, failure to confirm payment of membership dues by nominators, irregular party membership numbers of nominators, inconsistencies in names appearing in submitted documents, insufficient nominators with required numbers which fall short of three nominations per ward, invalid affidavits that failed to disclose material particulars relating to NECO certificates.”

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BREAKING: NDC Zones Presidency

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4 days ago

May 9, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single 4-year term.

The motion was moved at the National Convention of the NDC by the member representing Ogbaru Constituency of Anambra State in the 10th National Assembly, Afam Victor Ogene and was adopted by the delegates.

It was also resolved that after the four years single term, the Presidential ticket will be automatically zoned to the north.

This decision has cleared the way for the former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi and other southern aspirants to processd and purchase the presidential form of the party.

Details later…

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Crisis Hits APC Govs Forum As 18 Rejects Uzodinma’s Removal

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4 days ago

May 8, 2026

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A serious crisis is currently brewing in the Progressive Governors’ Forum following the sudden removal of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as its chairman.

Reports had it earlier that a cross-section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors removed Uzodinma and installed the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, as its chairman.

Although the Director-General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, in a statement on Friday, said the reports of Uzodinma’s removal were fake and misleading, sources privy to the matter confirmed to DAILY POST that some governors met on Thursday night and removed Uzodinma.

The meeting, according to reports, was led by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and was held at the Ogun Government Lodge.

However, in a swift move to counter the decision of the Abiodun-led group, 18 other governors met behind closed doors at the Imo Lodge on Friday and passed a vote of confidence in Uzodinma.

Some of those present at the meeting included the governors of Ondo, Kaduna, Taraba, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Borno, Lagos, Kogi, Kano, Yobe, Kebbi, Benue and Jigawa states, while Nasarawa State was represented by its deputy governor.

Speaking on the unfolding events, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State said: “All of us woke up to that very unfortunate story, which was virtually in all the media in Nigeria. But the truth of the matter is that the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum is very united.

“We are stronger now than at any other time. And, of course, we are all supporting the president for what he has been doing.

“We also want to assure everyone that the APC is united, the governors are united, the forum is united, and there is no problem at all.”