ADC Faction Protests INEC for Nafiu Bala's Recognition

On Wednesday, a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding the recognition of Nafiu Bala as the party's national chairman. The demonstration was led by Bala and followed a March 12, 2026, judgment from the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the rule of law amid ongoing leadership crises within the party.

Protesters carried placards and chanted slogans, urging INEC to comply with the court's ruling. Abimiku Mondai, the ADC chairman, accused INEC of failing to adhere to a valid court order and warned of potential contempt proceedings if the commission continued to disregard judicial authority.

Activists emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust in electoral institutions and called for INEC to operate independently of political pressures. The protest highlighted concerns over the integrity of the electoral system and the need for adherence to democratic principles.