ADC Criticizes INEC's Voter Revalidation Proposal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) publicly criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi highlighted the urgent need for clarification on the matter, expressing concerns that the plan could disrupt the electoral process and disenfranchise millions of voters.

The party noted that with less than ten months until the next elections, requiring already registered voters to revalidate their details within a limited timeframe could discourage participation and worsen existing voter apathy. The ADC argued that such a policy could unfairly affect citizens who may be unable to travel to designated centers to complete the process, thereby losing their right to vote.

They warned that introducing additional procedural hurdles could undermine public confidence in the electoral process and reduce voter turnout, raising questions about the legitimacy and credibility of the elections. The ADC called for immediate clarification and urged INEC to abandon the proposed plan.