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2027: Reverse ADC Decision or Risk Credibility Crisis, IPAC Warns INEC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider its handling of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that failure to do so could trigger a credibility crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections.

IPAC also raised concerns over the timing of a proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise and condemned the ongoing killings in Plateau State, describing the developments as threats to democratic stability and national security.

In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, the council said recent actions by the electoral body risk undermining public confidence in the political process.

Addressing the ADC leadership dispute, IPAC criticised the reported removal of prominent figures, including David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, from INEC’s official portal, describing the move as premature and potentially destabilising.

“The reported removal of the names of distinguished leaders appears premature and capable of creating avoidable instability within the polity,” the council stated.

It warned that such actions, if not carefully managed, could set a troubling precedent and erode confidence in the neutrality of the electoral umpire.

On the proposed voter revalidation exercise, IPAC expressed concern over its timing, noting that political parties are already grappling with multiple obligations under the Electoral Act, including nationwide membership registration, NIN verification, and preparations for party primaries.

“Introducing an additional nationwide exercise without broad consultation and adequate preparation risks disenfranchising millions of eligible voters,” the statement added.

The council urged INEC to reconsider the timing to avoid overburdening the electoral process and inadvertently excluding citizens from participating fully in democracy.

On security, IPAC condemned the persistent violence in Plateau State, describing the killings as senseless and a grave threat to national unity.

“It is imperative that the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, along with their sponsors, are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice,” it said.

IPAC stressed that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive where elections are credible, institutions remain stable, and citizens feel safe.

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