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A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that a recent directive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could prevent it from fielding candidates in upcoming elections. The party said the situation threatens its ability to fully participate in the electoral process, especially as preparations intensify toward future polls. 
According to the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the crisis stems from INEC’s decision to stop receiving official correspondence from the party pending the outcome of an ongoing court case over its leadership dispute. The party argued that this creates a contradiction, noting that INEC had previously monitored and recognised its leadership structure but is now refusing to engage with it. 
The ADC warned that this directive places it in an “impossible position,” as electoral laws require strict deadlines—such as submitting documents before a May 10 cutoff. By refusing to accept submissions, the party says INEC is effectively forcing non-compliance, which could then be used as grounds to disqualify it from presenting candidates. The party has therefore urged INEC to reverse the decision and ensure a level playing field as political tensions continue to rise ahead of the 2027 elections.
