ADC urges INEC to ensure real-time results in 2027 elections
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable for the 2027 general elections. The party emphasized that transparent, real-time transmission of results is crucial for credible polls. Bolaji Abdullahi called on INEC to provide clear measures against manipulation and urged the National Assembly to pass a binding law on electronic result transmission. The ADC stressed that transparency and technological integrity are essential for public confidence in the electoral process.
Key takeaways
- The African Democratic Congress praised INEC’s early release of the 2027 election timetable, highlighting its importance for planning.
- Bolaji Abdullahi stated that credible elections require more than a timetable; transparent procedures and real-time result transmission are vital.
- INEC scheduled party primaries between May 22 and June 20, 2026, with presidential and National Assembly elections on February 20, 2027, and governorship and state assembly polls on March 6, 2027.
- The party urged the National Assembly to enact a binding law clarifying electronic result transmission to strengthen the legal framework.
- ADC called on INEC to clearly outline measures to prevent manipulation and ensure technological and procedural transparency.
