Atiku Accuses INEC of Undermining ADC Ahead of 2027 Polls
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused Nigeria's electoral commission of aiding President Tinubu’s agenda to marginalize opposition parties, following a court ruling on party congress oversight.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of advancing President Bola Tinubu’s political agenda by seeking to disenfranchise his party and others. The accusation follows a recent court ruling that bars INEC from overseeing ADC party congresses.
According to Naija News, Atiku alleged that INEC’s actions are part of a broader strategy by the current administration to undermine opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stated that the commission’s interference in internal party processes threatens the democratic rights of political associations. “INEC is aiding Tinubu’s agenda to disenfranchise ADC and other parties,” Atiku declared, as reported by Naija News on July 13, 2026.
The court ruling, which prohibits INEC from supervising ADC congresses, has intensified debate over the electoral body’s role in regulating internal party affairs. Atiku, speaking in response to the judgment, emphasized the importance of party autonomy, warning that overreach by INEC could set a dangerous precedent for democratic governance. Legit.ng reported on his reaction the same day, noting his concerns about the politicization of electoral oversight.
Atiku, who has been a prominent figure in Nigerian opposition politics, continues to position the ADC as a key alternative in the upcoming electoral cycle. His allegations against INEC underscore growing tensions between opposition parties and state institutions under the Tinubu administration. With the 2027 elections approaching, the dispute highlights broader questions about electoral fairness and institutional independence in Nigeria’s democracy.