The Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to engage the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a formal meeting to resolve the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The association stated that such a meeting should have taken place before INEC delisted the faction led by Senator David Mark. NPSA emphasized that adherence to due process is critical in maintaining public confidence in political institutions. The body recommended that INEC recognize the need for internal party democracy and ensure inclusivity when addressing disputes. According to the association, preemptive engagement could have prevented the current impasse. The ADC has been divided since rival factions emerged, each claiming legitimacy in the party's leadership structure. NPSA's intervention comes amid growing concern over the stability of Nigeria's opposition parties.
The NPSA's push for INEC to convene the ADC factions underscores how procedural missteps deepen party crises. By acknowledging that the David Mark-led executives were delisted before a meeting occurred, the association exposes a lapse in institutional protocol. This delay weakens trust in INEC's handling of intra-party disputes, especially among smaller parties with limited legal recourse. For Nigerian voters, inconsistent regulatory actions risk further eroding confidence in the electoral process.
