- ADC Accuses INEC of “Betrayal of Public Trust” Over 2023 Election Flaws
- Urgent electoral reforms to restore public confidence and credible elections in 2027
- Blaming INEC for not fulfilling its promise of transparency
The African Democratic Congress has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of betraying public trust in the conduct of the 2023 general elections, describing the process as a major setback to Nigeria’s democratic aspirations.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the party made the claim during a high-level meeting with the European Union Election Observation Mission in Abuja, where both sides renewed calls for urgent electoral reforms to restore public confidence and ensure free, fair, and credible elections in 2027.
According to a statement by ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, the EU delegation was led by Barry Andrews, Chief of Mission and Member of the European Parliament, while the ADC delegation was headed by its National Chairman, Senator David Mark. Other party leaders at the meeting included Liyel Imoke, Emeka Ihedioha, Babachir Lawal, Bolaji Abdullahi, and Ibrahim Mani.
The ADC stated that the 2023 elections failed to meet public expectations, blaming INEC for not fulfilling its promise of transparency. The party said the failure to transmit results in real time was a betrayal of public trust and a breach of confidence in the electoral process.
It also criticised the judiciary for what it described as excessive interference in post-election matters, arguing that controversial judgments had eroded citizens’ faith in democracy.
To address these issues, the ADC proposed reforms to make INEC more independent by allowing political parties with parliamentary representation to nominate commissioners, rather than the President alone.
Senator Mark said Nigeria must reengineer its electoral system to ensure transparency and restore trust. The EU delegation reaffirmed its support for democratic reforms and promised to include feedback from political parties in its post-election recommendations.
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