The party described the 10th Senate’s decision as retrogressive and called on all Nigerians to reject it. The party also faulted the Senate’s decision to shorten the notice periods for elections and the timelines for the publication of the list of candidates. According to the ADC, the Senate’s actions reveal the ruling party’s fear of free and fair elections in 2027, despite its political dominance. “As Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the ADC unequivocally condemns this retrogression of the Nigerian Senate and calls on all Nigerians to reject it. “We also call on the Conference Committee on the Electoral Act to reject the Senate’s submission.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2026 10:57 UTC