The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to manipulate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) amid internal tensions triggered by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's defection. In a statement, the party claimed APC's actions were an effort to destabilise its operations, framing the situation as a deliberate attempt to exploit INEC's processes. ADC cautioned that the alleged interference extended beyond routine political rivalry, suggesting a coordinated strategy to undermine its stability. The accusation comes shortly after Kwankwaso, a prominent northern politician, joined the APC, a move that has intensified political realignments in the region.
The ADC's claim that the APC is leaning on INEC to weaken its rival reads like a textbook playbook for power retention. If true, this isn't just about Kwankwaso's defection—it's about the APC treating INEC as an extension of its campaign machinery. The real question is whether INEC will resist what looks like another attempt to turn electoral institutions into political weapons.
