Atiku Accuses INEC of Aiding Tinubu's Disenfranchisement Agenda

Atiku Abubakar, a prominent political figure, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of supporting President Bola Tinubu's agenda to disenfranchise the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja, Atiku's media office claimed that INEC granted access to nomination portals to Nafiu Bala Gomb, who is described as a pretender to the ADC chairmanship.

However, top officials from INEC informed the Nigerian Tribune that this claim is false, stating that INEC did not issue access codes to party officials for uploading candidate names. The statement from Atiku's office criticized INEC's actions as contradictory to its own guidelines and laws, asserting that the leadership of the ADC, led by David Mark, has been recognized legally.

Atiku's media team further accused Joash Amupitan, the INEC chairman, of exacerbating the crisis within the ADC and undermining opposition parties, calling for his resignation.