- Agency Report
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold the principles of impartiality and transparency in the conduct of Saturday by-elections.
The ADC acting National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, made the call on Thursday in Abuja, in a goodwill message to the party Senatorial, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly candidates in the election.
Mark, in the statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, urged INEC to conduct a process that would restore public trust in the electoral system.
Stressing the need for a truly free, fair, and credible election on Saturday, the former Senate President reminded INEC that “all eyes are on the commission” to correct past errors.
Mark also called on security agencies to guarantee a level playing field for all participants, ensuring that the will of the people was allowed to prevail without interference.
He commended ADC candidates for their courage and dedication, urging them and their supporters to comply with electoral laws while remaining vigilant against manipulation or intimidation.
Describing the ADC as a “child of necessity” born out of the genuine desire to offer Nigerians an alternative and better governance, Mark appealed to the electorate to give the party an opportunity to prove its worth.
He noted that the ADC would field candidates in Senatorial, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly bye-elections in Anambra, Edo, Oyo, Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, Niger, and Ogun States. NAN