The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of interfering in its internal affairs following the defection of former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement released on March 31, 2026, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi claimed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was being used as a tool to create confusion within the party. Abdullahi alleged that the government was orchestrating a plan to destabilise the ADC's leadership structure after Kwankwaso's high-profile entry. He stated that INEC had begun engaging with factions within the party in a manner that suggested external influence. The ADC described the moves as a deliberate strategy to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's move to the ADC has clearly rattled political operatives linked to the APC, triggering a swift response through INEC's sudden interest in the party's affairs. When a former governor switches camps, institutional reactions follow, but the timing and manner of INEC's involvement raise concerns about selective oversight. For Nigerian voters, this signals that regulatory bodies may still serve as political levers during sensitive electoral shifts. The ADC's credibility now hinges not just on unity, but on resisting institutional erosion from quarters with vested interests.
