Protests broke out at the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) elections in Zamfara State after the IPAC National Election Committee removed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and Young Progressives Party (YPP) from the ballot just before voting commenced. The decision triggered immediate backlash from party members and supporters present at the venue, leading to chaos and disruptions. No official reason was given for the sudden delisting of the parties. The affected parties have not yet issued formal statements regarding the development.
The exclusion of ADC, PDP, LP, and YPP from the IPAC election in Zamfara undermines the credibility of the process, especially with no explanation offered by the IPAC National Election Committee. Nigerians in Zamfara who participated in party primaries now face uncertainty over whether their votes will be counted. This incident raises serious concerns about transparency in intra-party democracy mechanisms.
