ADC says revised elections timetable make 2027 race ‘almost impossible’

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the revised 2027 election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the timetable and the requirements of the Electoral Act 2026 make it practically impossible for opposition parties to meet the conditions for fielding candidates, particularly the need to submit a fully digitalised membership register for all 36 states within about 32 days. He linked the rejection of the timetable to the party’s broader opposition to the Electoral Act 2026. The ADC warned that these constraints could hinder its participation in the upcoming presidential election, and it may seek further engagement with INEC to address the issues.

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Reported by 2 sources: Vanguard, Punch Nigeria. Also confirmed by new_telegraph. Also confirmed by The Nation.