ADC Urges INEC to Reschedule FCT Elections Over Ramadan Observance
The African Democrat Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reschedule the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections to coincide with Ramadan. In a statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted the importance of respecting the Ramadan fast period observed by Muslims worldwide.
The party emphasized the need to safeguard inclusivity in the electoral process and requested INEC to reconsider the election date falling during Ramadan. The letter, signed by prominent figures like David B.
Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, stressed the cultural and religious significance of the period and the importance of ensuring all eligible citizens can participate without constraints.
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