A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has objected to a directive issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning it may prevent the party from fielding candidates in upcoming elections. The group, led by Ahmed Momoh, claims INEC's reliance on a 2022 interim national working committee as the party's legitimate leadership undermines its structure. According to Momoh, the commission's position favours a rival faction and deviates from the party's constitution. The ADC split into competing factions following internal disputes over leadership elections. INEC's decision could affect the party's participation in the 2027 general elections if the current impasse is not resolved. Momoh insists his group remains the legally recognised executive committee. The electoral body has not issued a public response to the latest challenge.
The INEC directive benefits the ADC faction aligned with the 2022 interim committee, sidelining Ahmed Momoh's group. This development risks reducing the ADC's chances of fielding candidates in 2027 if legal or procedural hurdles persist. For Nigerian voters, fewer credible parties on the ballot could limit meaningful political choice. Electoral clarity is now tied not just to process, but to which faction holds institutional favour.
