IPAC warns of possible boycott over new electoral law
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has voiced strong opposition to the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026. IPAC, led by Yusuf Dantalle, claims the law threatens internal party democracy and could disenfranchise millions of Nigerians. The group specifically criticises provisions excluding indirect primaries and removing mandatory electronic transmission of election results. IPAC has threatened that political parties may boycott future elections if their concerns are not addressed.
Key takeaways
- Yusuf Dantalle stated that IPAC may mobilise political parties to resist the Electoral Act 2026 if the National Assembly does not amend controversial provisions.
- IPAC criticised Section 84(2) of the Act for excluding indirect primaries, calling it a violation of parties’ constitutional rights.
- The council highlighted the removal of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, linking it to controversies in the 2023 presidential election.
- IPAC warned that requiring party members to upload their National Identification Number could disenfranchise many Nigerians.
- The group said it would escalate the issue to the international community and boycott the 2027 general elections if the law is not amended.
