SDP and IPAC explain private meeting with Tinubu
Bola Tinubu recently met with leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The parties clarified that their closed-door discussion focused on strengthening Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting followed public speculation after opposition leaders attended an Iftar dinner hosted by the president. Party officials emphasized the need for transparent electoral laws and restoring public trust in the electoral process.
Key takeaways
- Prof. Sadiq Gombe, SDP National Chairman, said the meeting with Bola Tinubu was held at the president’s invitation and lasted about an hour.
- Discussions centered on improving electoral laws and ensuring credible, free, and fair elections in 2027.
- Dr Yusuf Dantalle, IPAC National Chairman, raised concerns about indirect primaries and mandatory electronic transmission of results, urging the president to support legislative review.
- The SDP cited low voter turnout in a recent Federal Capital Territory election as evidence of declining public confidence in the electoral process.
- Party leaders called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to adhere strictly to electoral guidelines and urged political actors to prioritize Nigeria’s progress over personal victory.
