The Independent National Electoral Commission has come under intense criticism, following the derecognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday. The ADC has faced a leadership crisis since July 2025, following Mark’s emergence as head of the new National Working Committee. He said, “IPAC calls on INEC to exercise caution in handling the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress. The Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee also criticised the INEC’s decision, alleging bias against the ADC and other opposition parties. Tight security at INEC hqrsThere was a heavy deployment of security operatives at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, as tensions escalated over the deepening leadership crisis within the ADC.

Source: Punch April 03, 2026 04:45 UTC