Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Dutse, calling for recognition of what they described as the party’s legitimate national leadership.
The protesters marched to the commission’s office, where they submitted a petition accusing INEC of breaching democratic principles and exhibiting institutional bias. They insisted that the leadership headed by David Mark remains the constitutionally recognised authority of the party.
Addressing journalists during the protest, the group argued that INEC lacks the constitutional authority to interpret court rulings, stressing that such responsibility rests solely with the judiciary. They warned that the commission’s actions pose a threat to democratic governance and political neutrality.
The protesters demanded the immediate restoration of the recognised ADC leadership on INEC’s official portal, a public apology to Nigerians, and accountability from the commission’s leadership. They also called for the resignation or removal of the INEC National Chairman over what they described as unconstitutional actions.
The Administrative Secretary of INEC in Jigawa State, Ibrahim Idris, received the protesters and assured them that their concerns would be forwarded to the commission’s national headquarters for consideration.
The development comes as political activities intensify across the country, drawing attention to ongoing disputes over party leadership and the role of electoral institutions in upholding transparency and public trust.
