ADC rejects INEC’s revised election timetable, alleges bias
The African Democratic Congress has strongly opposed the revised 2026–2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The party, through its National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, claims the schedule is designed to favour President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The ADC argues that new deadlines and compliance requirements under the Electoral Act 2026 create significant obstacles for opposition parties. The party has called on civil society and Nigerians to demand fairness in the electoral process.
Key takeaways
- The ADC rejected the revised 2026–2027 election timetable released by INEC, calling it politically biased and favouring Bola Tinubu’s re-election agenda.
- INEC initially scheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for March 6, 2027.
- After objections, INEC moved the Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections to February 6, 2027.
- Political parties are required to submit a comprehensive digital membership register by April 2, 2026, or risk disqualification from fielding candidates.
- The ADC claims the ruling party had a one-year head start on registration, giving them an unfair advantage, and has joined other opposition parties in rejecting the Electoral Act 2026 and the INEC timetable.
