- According to the timetable, screening of aspirants will begin on April 7, while polling unit
- The ADC added that it has formally notified INEC of its planned activities
- He stated that the commission would not monitor any congresses or convention conducted under the current circumstances
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its decision to proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite opposition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a timetable released on Friday, the party described INEC’s actions against it as unlawful, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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The schedule, signed by National Organising Secretary Chinedu Idigo and National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, outlined key dates for its internal processes.
According to the timetable, screening of aspirants will begin on April 7, while polling unit, ward, and local government congresses are set for April 9. State congresses will follow on April 11, with the party’s national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026.
The ADC added that it has formally notified INEC of its planned activities.
However, INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the party against moving forward with the process, citing an existing court order.
He stated that the commission would not monitor any congresses or convention conducted under the current circumstances.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Amupitan warned that proceeding with the exercise before the resolution of the party’s leadership dispute could render any resulting outcomes invalid.
He further explained that even if candidates produced through such primaries go on to win elections, the courts could overturn the results.
Drawing from past precedents in Zamfara State and Plateau State, he noted that candidates with the second-highest votes could ultimately be declared winners if due process is not followed.
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