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ADC Demands Clarity From INEC On Purported Voter Revalidation Plan
ADC Demands Clarity From INEC On Purported Voter Revalidation Plan
ADC demands clarity from INEC on purported voter revalidation plan.
-CALLS PLAN 10 MONTHS BEFORE ELECTIONS ‘A RECIPE FOR CHAOS’ AND VOTER DISENFRANCHISEMENT.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently confirm the authenticity of a leaked memo suggesting plans for a nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that if true, the move would be a “recipe for chaos” capable of disenfranchising millions of Nigerians ahead of the elections.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that requiring already registered voters to revalidate their details less than ten months to the polls would suppress turnout, deepen voter apathy, and unfairly exclude those unable to travel, adding that the only likely beneficiary of such confusion is the ruling party. The ADC also questioned why such a major exercise is emerging through a leak just days to its proposed commencement, cautioning INEC against actions that could be perceived as aiding electoral manipulation, and urging the Commission to abandon the plan and reassure Nigerians of its commitment to a credible and inclusive electoral process.
The full statement read:
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been inundated with reports of a purported internal memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), indicating plans to embark on a nationwide voter revalidation exercise.
We call on INEC to immediately confirm to Nigerians whether this memo is genuine, and whether it indeed reflects an official plan of the Commission.
If true, this development raises serious concerns and must be rejected outright as a recipe for chaos.
Coming less than ten months to a general election, such an exercise risks disenfranchising millions of Nigerians. It is already difficult enough to get citizens to register to vote in the first place. To now require them to return and “revalidate” their registration is, in effect, to ask them not to bother at all.
INEC must clearly explain what happens to Nigerians who, for valid reasons, are unable to travel for this exercise. Are they to lose their right to vote simply because they cannot make it back to designated centres within a narrow window?
At a time when voter apathy is already a major challenge, any policy that adds new barriers to participation will only suppress turnout further. And when turnout is suppressed, the credibility of the electoral process is inevitably called into question.
In this case, the only obvious beneficiary of such confusion is the ruling party.
No matter its stated intentions, INEC must be careful not to lend itself to accusations of helping the ruling party rig the elections before the votes are even cast. The Commission’s credibility rests not just on what it does, but on how its actions are perceived by Nigerians.
It is equally troubling that such a significant national exercise is only coming to public attention through a leaked memo, allegedly just days before implementation. For an exercise of this magnitude, Nigerians deserve transparency, not ambiguity.
ADC
If any voter revalidation was ever required, it should have been conducted immediately after the last election, not on the eve of another.
The ADC therefore calls on INEC to abandon this plan and reassure Nigerians that no policy will be introduced at this critical time that could disenfranchise voters or undermine confidence in the electoral process.
Nigeria’s democracy cannot afford avoidable disruptions. The right to vote must not be subjected to last-minute administrative experiments.
Signed:
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)
ADC Reacts To INEC’s Interpretation Of Appeal Court Statement
Appeal court statement. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has rejected INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling, alleging that the electoral body acted under pressure from a government panicked by the opposition momentum despite its efforts to destroy all opposition parties and foist a one-party rule on Nigeria.
The party described INEC’s position as contradictory and inconsistent with facts, insisting that it would publicly clarify these issues, while warning that the commission has effectively sided with the government against Nigerians. ADC said it is currently reviewing its options and will announce its next steps soon, urging its members and the public to remain steadfast as events unfold.
The full statement read:
We reject INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling. We knew that INEC was being pressured by a government that has become jittery from the ADC’s rising momentum even in the face of its relentless assault on all opposition parties.
ADC
INEC’s press statement is full of contradictions that fly in the face of both facts and reason. We shall clarify these contradictions for all to see. What is clear, however, is that INEC has caved to pressure and has chosen to side with the government against the Nigerian people.
We are currently reviewing our options, and we shall make these known soon.
Meanwhile, we call on our members and all Nigerians to remain steadfast as they await further directives.
Nigeria is rising. ADC is rising.
Signed:
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi National Publicity Secretary African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Court: Emefiele Violated CBN Act in Naira Redesign Exercise-Witness
Naira redesign. The Seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7, Chinedu Eneanya, in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, told Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Emefiele violated the provisions of the CBN Act in the 2022 naira redesign exercise.
Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a four-count charge, bordering on the alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes.
Testifying under cross-examination by defence counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, at Wednesday’s proceedings, the witness disclosed that “the investigation conducted by the team showed that the defendant disobeyed the provisions of the CBN Act, 2007. The Central Bank must have board recommendations before the currency is redesigned.”
Further in his testimony, the witness disclosed that Emefiele presented three sample designs of the proposed naira notes in the denominations of N1000, N500 and N200, which were approved by the President.
“The president approved on the 11th page and directed that the design be done locally. However, investigation showed that what was eventually produced was not what was presented to the president,” he said.
The witness also disclosed that the original design of the old naira notes was handled by De La Rue, a UK-based company.
On whether the EFCC invited members of the CBN Board of Directors or its Committee of Governors during the investigation, Eneanya stated that the Commission obtained the statement of the official in charge of the Apex Bank’s Corporate Secretariat.
Earlier in the cross-examination, the witness identified Exhibit N1 to be the statement made by Ahmed Aliyu, Managing Director of the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company Limited, NSPMC
When asked if his investigation uncovered any contradiction in the content of Page six of Exhibit N1, the witness stated that the printing of the naira notes had been carried out locally before the investigation commenced. He also confirmed that the Central Bank of Nigeria paid NSPMC for the production of the currency.
Emefiele
Under re-examination, prosecution counsel, Abbas Mohammed, sought clarification on whether the President’s directive related to the design or production of the currency to which the witness stated that the redesign of the naira notes was carried out and given to President Buhari to approve.
“Investigation shows that the design of the currency was already shown to the president and it was approved,” the witness explained.
Justice Anineh thereafter adjourned the matter till May 11, 2026 for continuation of trial.
IGP Disu Orders Massive Deployment, Intensifies Operations To Restore Peace In Plateau Attack
Plateau attack. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens, and has ordered massive deployment of security assets to restore calm and ensure the arrest of those responsible.
The IGP commiserates with the Executive Governor of Plateau State and the people of the State, particularly the affected families and residents of Angwan Rukuba community, over the unfortunate incident.
In response to the situation, IGP Disu had earlier deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Umar Shehu Nadada, psc, mni, to Plateau State to assess the security situation, coordinate ongoing operations, and strengthen the existing security architecture.
The Inspector-General of Police has further intensified operations through the deployment of additional tactical teams, Police Mobile Force units, and intelligence operatives, in conjunction with other security agencies, to tackle the ongoing security challenges and forestall any further breakdown of law and order across the State.
The Inspector General of Police states that these actions will continue until normal conditions return. He has instructed all operational commanders to ensure visible policing and actively engage with vulnerable communities.
IGP Disu
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, to cooperate with security agencies, and to refrain from taking the law into their own hands. He further urges citizens to promptly report any incidents or suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities to support ongoing operations.
DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
1st April 2026
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