ADC Welcomes Court Verdict On INEC Regulation
- As Court Opens Door For Defection
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja regarding the deadline for party primaries, among other matters.
Recall that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, nullified the revised timetable and schedule of activities issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for all political parties in the country ahead of 2027 general elections.
The court held that the time-frame “imposed” by INEC on all political parties to conduct their primaries, submit, withdraw and replace names and particulars of their candidates for the 2027 general elections, “is inconsistent with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026”.
Reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, a statement on Thursday evening, described the ruling as vindication of its vehement objections to key aspects of the electoral body’s guidelines at the time they were issued.
The ADC also recalled its specific objections to the strict timelines on membership registration, as well as the conduct of party primaries.
“The decision of the Court on these issues, including those that directly contradict the Constitution, is therefore a welcome vindication of our position,” the party said.INEC regulation
The party also said the ruling, which removes the impediment placed by the guidelines on politicians who wish to seek alternative platforms to contest elections, was a positive development that promotes freedom of association.
“We believed at the time that that particular restriction was designed to prevent people from leaving the ruling party, APC. Now that the court has ruled against it, we are sure that, in the coming days, we will witness a mass exodus from the ruling party.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
