ADC Opposes Election Postponement Amid Ebola Concerns

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council issued a warning against any attempts to postpone the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, citing the Ebola outbreak as a potential justification. The council alleged that Prof Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), could be pressured at the Presidential Villa to alter the election date.

In a statement from Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC, the council emphasized that the election date belongs to Nigerians and should not be changed without compelling justification. They challenged President Tinubu to seek re-election through the ballot box rather than through a postponement.

The ADC acknowledged the seriousness of the Ebola threat but cautioned against using it politically to delay the election. They noted that the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control stated there was no current reason to postpone the election and urged INEC to maintain the scheduled timetable while ensuring voter safety.