ADC Requests INEC Clarification on Ethnic Bias Allegations

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify allegations of ethnic bias concerning recent personnel postings and deployments within the commission. In a press statement issued on October 11, 2026, by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC reported receiving complaints about personnel changes in strategic departments, particularly in Electoral Operations and ICT.

Officers from northern states were reportedly moved to other departments and replaced by officers from Lagos and other South-West states. While the ADC refrained from making definitive accusations against INEC, it emphasized that any allegations affecting public trust in the electoral body must be addressed.

The party urged INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to publish details of the postings, including selection criteria and reasons for the changes, to reassure citizens of fairness and impartiality. The ADC warned that failing to respond to such allegations could undermine confidence in the electoral process.