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ADC tells INEC, Police: You're erasing the line between state, APC
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

ADC tells INEC, Police: You're erasing the line between state, APC

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused Nigeria's INEC and police of blurring lines between the state and the ruling APC.
  • ADC cited INEC's reported engagement of a transport union faction and a police commissioner's appearance at a political event as evidence.
  • The party urged INEC and the police to clarify these developments to maintain public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria's African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced strong concerns over the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force, accusing them of aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party argues that these institutions are increasingly indistinguishable from the ruling party, jeopardizing the integrity of the upcoming 2027 general elections.

The ADC pointed to specific incidents that fuel its distrust. These include reports of INEC engaging a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), led by Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, for election logistics. The party also highlighted the presence of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police at the launch of the "City Boy Movement," a pro-Tinubu group.

There are no longer any discernible boundaries between the Nigerian state and the ruling APC.

— Mallam Bolaji AbdullahiADC National Publicity Secretary, accusing state institutions of partisanship.

"There are no longer any discernible boundaries between the Nigerian state and the ruling APC," stated Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC National Publicity Secretary. He demanded explanations from both INEC and the police, emphasizing that public confidence in the electoral process is at stake. The ADC specifically questioned the fairness of using a NURTW faction, perceived as politically aligned, to transport election materials and personnel, arguing it would undermine the credibility of the polls.

Adding to the ADC's concerns are President Bola Tinubu's recent remarks that "all is fair in war," which the party believes heightens suspicion surrounding the reported logistics arrangements. Regarding the police, the ADC questioned the Lagos State Commissioner's attendance at a political event, asserting that the Nigeria Police Force serves all citizens, not a single political party. The party has called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the matter and ensure accountability.

The Nigeria Police Force belongs to the Nigerian people, not to any political party.

— Mallam Bolaji AbdullahiADC National Publicity Secretary, questioning the neutrality of police officers attending political events.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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