- INEC Clarifies Position on Action Alliance Faction Dispute
- Commission cites conflicting court rulings and ongoing appeal.
- INEC reaffirms commitment to rule of law and transparency
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it disobeyed a Federal High Court order in Osogbo, Osun State, concerning the leadership dispute within the Action Alliance (AA).
Reports earlier this week claimed that the court ordered the arrest of former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly failing to comply with a September 29, 2025, judgment directing the commission to recognise the Rufai Omoaje-led faction of the party.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that however, in a statement on Friday, October 10, signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC described the reports as “misleading,” accusing some media outlets of omitting crucial facts about its compliance actions.
Olumekun said INEC had acted within the court’s timeframe, filing relevant documents on October 6, 2025, to show compliance with the judgment. He noted that the commission recognised the Action Alliance executives elected on October 7, 2023, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as reflected on its official dashboard.
The commission, however, explained that a conflict exists between the Federal High Court’s ruling and an earlier Court of Appeal judgment which removed Omoaje as the party’s National Chairman.
“When the judgment creditors complained of partial compliance, we submitted a Notice of Appeal filed by the same Omoaje at the Supreme Court. The Appeal Court’s decision remains binding until overturned,” the statement clarified.
INEC warned media organisations to verify their reports before publication to prevent misinformation and public confusion.
The Action Alliance leadership crisis, which began in 2023, has persisted amid parallel conventions and conflicting court decisions. INEC reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law and promised to continue adhering to valid court orders in all political disputes.
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