The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the early release of the 2027 timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assuaged the concerns of political parties, election stakeholders, and the Nigerian electorate for long-term planning and democratic preparation.
ADC in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, however demands assurance from INEC the results of the election will be transmitted real-time.
The party reminded the commission that the credibility of the 2027 general elections will not be judged by the timeliness of the timetable alone, but by its demonstrable commitment to transparency, technological integrity, and strict adherence to due process throughout the electoral cycle.
The party stated that although INEC expressed readiness to operate within the ambits of the law, “the current Electoral Act still leaves procedural discretion in critical areas that directly affect public confidence.”
It noted that the commission’s Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, in a recent engagement with the media, acknowledged INEC’s technological capacity to deploy electronic transmission and willingness to continue to use technology in the conduct of elections, but urged him “to provide early and unambiguous clarity to Nigerians on its readiness to adopt real-time electronic transmission of results should the necessary legal amendments be enacted.
“Beyond this, the commission should clearly outline the specific guardrails, both manual and electronic, that will be deployed to safeguard the integrity of results management and prevent any recurrence of the irregularities that have troubled recent off-cycle elections.”
ADC reiterated its call on the National Assembly to urgently pass a binding legislative framework that removes ambiguity around electronic transmission of results and strengthens the legal architecture for transparent elections.
“Nigerians have shown, time and again, that they are ready to defend the sanctity of their votes.
“What is now required is for the electoral umpire to match that civic vigilance with institutional clarity, operational transparency, and administrative excellence,” the party stated.
ADC assured of its commitment to deepening the nation’s democratic and credible elections, and will continue to engage constructively with INEC, the National Assembly, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the 2027 elections reflect the true will of the Nigerian people.
