- Safiu Kehinde
Protesters have again stormed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja over the commission’s de-recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership.
The protesters, comprising of ADC supporters, and led by leaders of the party arrived at INEC’s office on Wednesday morning.
Video shared on X by the ADC’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi showed former Kogi lawmaker, Sen. Dino Melaye, leading the charge at the INEC headquarters as he rendered the old national anthem with the protesters singing along.
Notable among the protesters were members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, the support group of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement joined the protest with their distinct red cap.
Meanwhile, Kwankwaso had earlier arrived at the protest ground alongside the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Also joining the protesters are former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.
The demonstration was spearheaded by the ADC factional National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, and the National Secretary of the party, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who were both de-recognised by INEC.
NPO Reported that the commission had last week resolved to withdraw its recognition of the opposition party’s leadership in compliance with court’s order.
This had sparked outrage from the ADC leaders and supporters as they accused INEC of being influenced by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a bid to prevent the opposition party from contesting in the 2027 General Elections.
