INEC Denies Atiku's Claims on ADC Rival Faction Access

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dismissed allegations made by Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, claiming that INEC had granted access to a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gomb to upload candidate names to its nomination portal. INEC officials stated that they operate strictly within the provisions of the Electoral Act and have not provided any access codes to Gomb's faction.

The commission emphasized that it recognizes the leadership of the ADC under David Mark and that Gomb's faction lacks legal standing to submit candidate names. INEC's response followed a statement from Atiku's media office, which accused the commission of partisanship and undermining the opposition party.

INEC officials reiterated that Gomb's faction cannot upload names as it is not recognized by the commission, and they rejected claims of internal disputes within the ADC being fueled by INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan.