The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over the revised 2027 election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The party said the new schedule could make it almost impossible for opposition parties to field candidates in the next general elections.
Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained why the party rejected the timetable.
According to him, the party’s decision is linked to its wider rejection of the Electoral Act 2026. He argued that the new law places strict and difficult conditions on political parties.
Abdullahi said that based on the requirements in the Act, parties must meet certain conditions before they can present candidates for the 2027 elections. One of the major challenges, he explained, is the requirement to submit a fully digital membership register across all 36 states within about 32 days.
He added that parties are also expected to notify INEC about their congresses or conventions within the same short period.
Describing the situation as unrealistic, Abdullahi said it would be practically impossible for his party to complete the digital registration process in all 36 states and meet the deadline set by the electoral body.
The ADC believes the timeline and conditions could limit the ability of opposition parties to effectively participate in the 2027 elections.
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